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“vast majority” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajidaitasū

Example

大多数の人がその考えを支持しています。dai ta sū no hito ga so no kanga e o shi ji shi te i ma su

The vast majority of people support that idea.

Illustration for 大多数 (vast majority)

How to say “vast majority” in Japanese

“Vast majority” in Japanese is 大多数 (daitasū).

Describes a numerical group that far outweighs the small minority left outside it.

Full entry for 大多数: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 大多数

調査では、回答者の大多数がオンライン授業を選びました。chō sa de wa kai tō sha no dai ta sū ga o n ra i n ju gyō o era bi ma shi ta

In the survey, the vast majority of respondents chose online classes.

Tips for using 大多数

  • In news and formal writing, 大多数 (daitasū) often presents a collective view without claiming that every individual agrees.

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