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おおよそ
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word おおよそ.
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Entry
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
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