N3
およそ (oyoso)
およそ
about, approximately, roughly
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Similar to 約 (yaku) or くらい (kurai) but often used for larger, less precise estimations of quantity or time. Can also mean 'generally'.
📝 Example Sentences
駅までおよそ15分かかります。
It takes about 15 minutes to the station.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "およそ"!
会場には_______300人の観客が集まった。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 具体的な数字ではなく概数を表すので、「およそ」が適切です。
English: 'Oryoso' is appropriate as it indicates an approximate number, not an exact one.
English: 'Oryoso' is appropriate as it indicates an approximate number, not an exact one.
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