1An adverb meaning "mainly" or "primarily" — indicates that something applies to the majority of cases. Very common in everyday speech and writing; softer and more colloquial than "主として".
この地域は主に農業で生計を立てている。
This region makes a living mainly through agriculture.
会議は主に来年度の予算について話し合われた。
The meeting mainly discussed next fiscal year's budget.
彼の仕事は主に海外向けの営業だ。
His job is primarily sales aimed at overseas markets.
この店では主に手作りのパンを売っている。
This shop mainly sells handmade bread.