Noun
Usually written in kana
1. outline; main points; gist; substance; essence
Adverb
Usually written in kana
2. generally; on the whole; mostly; almost; nearly; approximately; roughly; about
Adjective (の)
Usually written in kana
3. general; rough
Adverb
Usually written in kana
4. in the first place; first and foremost; from the start; to begin with