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殆

殆: almost

almost; nearly
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Readings

On
タイ・サイ
Kun
ほとほと・ほとんど・あやうい

殆ど (ほとんど) is usually written in kana in ordinary text; the kanji appears in 危殆 (danger).

Key words

殆どほとんどalmost; mostly
殆ほとほとthoroughly; really
危殆きたいdanger; jeopardy

Example sentences

I've almost finished my homework, so I can go to bed early tonight.

I am really at my wits' end with the daily overtime.

Because of environmental decline, many creatures are on the brink of danger.

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‹ 卜 divination哩 mile (old spelling) ›