1. generally, on the whole, mostly, almost, nearly, approximately, roughly, about

adverb (fukushi) word usually written using kana alone

2. general, rough

nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no' word usually written using kana alone

3. outline, main points, gist, substance, essence

noun (common) (futsuumeishi) word usually written using kana alone

4. in the first place, first and foremost, from the start, to begin with

adverb (fukushi) word usually written using kana alone