synonym Comparative
およそ
VS
概ね
Differences Between "およそ" and "概ね"
Option A
およそ
Meaning
approximately; about; roughly; (with negative) entirely
Reading
およそ (oyoso)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
会場にはおよそ200人が集まった。
Approximately 200 people gathered at the venue.
Option B
概ね
Meaning
generally, mostly, for the most part, approximately
Reading
おおむね (ōmune)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
会議の議題は概ね合意に至ったが、一部修正が必要だ。
The discussion points of the meeting generally reached an agreement, but some revisions are still needed.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(approximately; about; roughly; (with negative) entirely)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- およそ: Primarily used for approximations of numbers, quantities, or time. When used with negative verbs, it can mean 'not at all.' 数、量、時間などが「だいたい」「ほぼ」という概算を表すときに使います。
- 概ね: 全体としてだいたいそうである、という意味で使われます。完全にそうではないが、大部分は当てはまるというニュアンスを含みます。/ Used to mean that something is generally true or applies for the most part. It implies that it's not entirely true, but largely fits the description.
- およそ: Primarily used for approximations of numbers, quantities, or time. When used with negative verbs, it can mean 'not at all.' 数、量、時間などが「だいたい」「ほぼ」という概算を表すときに使います。
- 概ね: 全体としてだいたいそうである、という意味で使われます。完全にそうではないが、大部分は当てはまるというニュアンスを含みます。/ Used to mean that something is generally true or applies for the most part. It implies that it's not entirely true, but largely fits the description.
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