ほとんど
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Base form as an adverb. Used to indicate a large proportion or near-totality of something.
Theme
User and their friend Mika are at a café, talking about their recent travel experiences and how often they go on trips.
ほとんど
ほとんど
mostly, almost
Core Language Building BlocksAdverbs & Connectors
Memory Hook
Imagine a hot dog that's 'almost' eaten—only a tiny bit left. 'Hot dog' sounds like ほとんど (hotondo) → 'almost' all gone!
Cultural Note
『ほとんど』 (hotondo) is often used in daily conversation to express near-completion, like 『ほとんど終わりました』 (hotondo owarimashita, 'it's almost finished').
Forms
Base: ほとんどBase form as an adverb. Used to indicate a large proportion or near-totality of something.