Lingakuおよそ
Frequency rank: 4,047. – 4,050.
- about; roughly; approximatelyword usually written using kana alonesee also おおよそ
- generally; on the whole; as a ruleword usually written using kana alone
- completely; quite; entirely; altogether; totally; not at all (with neg. verb)word usually written using kana alone
- outline; gistword usually written using kana alone
adverb (fukushi)
noun (common) (futsuumeishi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Forms
- およそFrequency rank: 4,047. – 4,050.
- 凡そ【およそ】Frequency rank: 24,481. – 24,645.
Generated definitions (experimental)
- about; roughly; approximately
- generally; on the whole; as a rule
- completely; quite; entirely; altogether; totally; not at all (with neg. verb)
- outline; gist
This meaning is used to express an estimated quantity, time, or degree, indicating that it is not exact but rather a close approximation.
This usage indicates a general statement that applies in most situations, summarizing common observations or trends.
This meaning is used to emphasize the extent to which something is true or to negate something entirely.
This usage is for when summarizing information or capturing the main points of a discussion, report, or text.
Generated collocations (experimental)
およそじゅうにん十人about ten peopleおよそさん三じかん時間approximately three hoursおよそにかげつ二ヶ月roughly two monthsおよそはんぶん半分about halfおよそできるgenerally possibleおよそおなじ同じapproximately the sameおよそにしゅうかん二週間にいちど一度approximately once every two weeksおよそりかい理解するto understand entirelyおよそしっぱい失敗するto completely failおよそまんぞく満足するto be quite satisfied
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
Example sentences
42 results
Each year some 4500 different Pop LPs appear.
He gave away about one-tenth of his income to the poor.
The earth came into existence about five thousand million years ago.
It has been almost 50 years since World War II ended.
The fountain sends hot water to a height of 170 feet.
The population of my city is about two-thirds as large as that of this city.
The velocity of light is about 186,000 miles per second.
At present there are about 31 million Americans over the age of sixty-five.
The generous dentist contributed some two billion yen to charity.
Chemical products account for approximately two-thirds of our exports.