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およそ

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

凡そ
Usually kana
Freq #2735
1

Adverb (fukushi)

about; roughly; approximately

Examples
およそどれくらいの価値がありますか。
What's their approximate worth?
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

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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