Explanation

about; approximately; roughly

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Example Sentences

• およそ10分待ってください

  Please wait for about 10 minutes.

  およそじゅっぷんまってください

  oyoso juu pun matte kudasai

  Pronunciation

• およそ1000円で買えます

  You can buy it for about 1000 yen.

  およそせんえんでかえます

  oyoso sen en de kaemasu

  Pronunciation

• およそ3ヶ月かかります

  It will take about 3 months.

  およそさんかげつかかります

  oyoso sankagetsu kakarimasu

  Pronunciation

• この道をおよそ1キロメートルまっすぐ進んでください

  Please go straight on this road for about 1 kilometer.

  このみちをおよそいっキロメートルまっすぐすすんでください

  kono michi o oyoso ichi kiromeetoru massugu susunde kudasai

  Pronunciation

• およそ7時に着きます

  I will arrive at about 7 o'clock.

  およそしちじにつきます

  oyoso shichi ji ni tsukimasu

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• Remember to use 'oyoso' to indicate an approximation.
• This word is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.
• It's essential for JLPT N3, so make sure to practice its reading and writing.
• Try to use 'oyoso' in sentences to enhance memory retention.
• Pair 'oyoso' with other related words to create meaningful sentences for better understanding.

Related Words

• * 大体Pronunciation
• * 約Pronunciation
• * だいたいPronunciation
• * approximatelyPronunciation
• * roughlyPronunciation