adverb (fukushi)word usually written using kana alone
1.generally; on the whole; mostly; almost; nearly; approximately; roughly; about
nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'word usually written using kana alone
2.general; rough
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)word usually written using kana alone
3.outline; main points; gist; substance; essence
adverb (fukushi)word usually written using kana alone
4.in the first place; first and foremost; from the start; to begin with