おおよそ
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word おおよそ
1
Adverb (fukushi)
about; roughly; approximately
Examples
父はおおよそ非芸術的な人だ。
My father is far from artistic.
2
Adverb (fukushi)
generally; on the whole; as a rule
3
Adverb (fukushi)
completely; quite; entirely; altogether; totally; not at all (with neg. verb)
4
Common noun; Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
outline; gist
Kanji in this Word
大
3 strokes
Frequency: 7
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
large
big
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ダイ
タイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おお-
おお.きい
-おお.いに
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
うふ
お
おう
た
たかし
とも
はじめ
ひろ
ひろし
まさ
まさる
もと
わ
凡
3 strokes
Frequency: 1730
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
commonplace
ordinary
mediocre
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ボン
ハン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
およ.そ
おうよ.そ
すべ.て
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
なみ
ひろ
みな
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