synonym Comparative
おおよそ
VS
大まか
Differences Between "おおよそ" and "大まか"
Option A
おおよそ
Meaning
about, roughly, approximately, generally
Reading
おおよそ (ōyoso)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
会議は、おおよそ2時間で終わるでしょう。
The meeting will finish in approximately two hours.
Option B
大まか
Meaning
roughly, broadly, loosely, general, approximate
Reading
おおまか (oomaka)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
まずは計画を大まかに説明してください。
First, please explain the plan in broad terms.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(about, roughly, approximately, generally)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- おおよそ: Less formal than 約 (yaku). Can be used as an adverb meaning 'approximately' or as a noun meaning 'general idea' or 'outline'.
- 大まか: Describes something that is rough, general, or approximate, without focusing on fine details. It implies a broad overview or a summary. It can be used positively (efficient) or negatively (lacking detail). Often used with an adverbial する.
- おおよそ: Less formal than 約 (yaku). Can be used as an adverb meaning 'approximately' or as a noun meaning 'general idea' or 'outline'.
- 大まか: Describes something that is rough, general, or approximate, without focusing on fine details. It implies a broad overview or a summary. It can be used positively (efficient) or negatively (lacking detail). Often used with an adverbial する.
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