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ほぼ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ほぼ

Adverb
Usually kana
Freq #1111
1

almost; roughly; approximately; about; around

Examples
ほぼ4ポンドだよ」とボブが言う。
"Nearly four pounds," says Bob.

Kanji in this Word

11 strokes
Frequency: 774
JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

abbreviation
omission
outline
shorten
capture
plunder

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
リャク
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ほぼ
はぶ.く
おか.す
おさ.める
はかりごと
はか.る
11 strokes
Frequency: 1689
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

coarse
rough
rugged

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あら.い
あら-
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