Meaning: だいたいadv. (Kanji=大体) generally, on the whole, in a general manner; substantially, considerably, mostly; at largen. (Kanji=大体) outline, summary, synopsis; substancen. (Kanji=大腿) thigh, upper section of the leg between the knee and the hip; femur, thigh bone (Anatomy)n. (Kanji=大隊) battalion, military unit composed of two or more companies