たいてい～ (taitei～)
JLPT N5
Explanation
Used for expressing 'usually', 'mostly', or 'generally'.
Formation
たいてい + Verb/い-Adjective/な-Adjective/Noun
Detailed Explanation
The たいてい grammar point is used to describe a situation that occurs frequently or under normal circumstances. It can be translated as 'usually', 'mostly', or 'generally' in English. It is often used with verbs, but can also be used with adjectives and nouns.
Examples
たいてい朝８時に起きます。
Taitei asa hachi-ji ni okimasu.
I usually wake up at 8 o'clock in the morning.
彼はたいてい遅刻します。
Kare wa taitei chikoku shimasu.
He is usually late.
この店の商品はたいてい安いです。
Kono mise no shouhin wa taitei yasui desu.
The items at this store are usually cheap.
たいていの人はその映画が好きです。
Taitei no hito wa sono eiga ga suki desu.
Most people like that movie.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.