Word details

ほぼ

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

Dictionary

Entry

AdverbUsually kanaFreq #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.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

abbreviation, omission, outline, shorten, capture, plunder

11 strokesFrequency 774JLPT N2Grade 5

On

リャク

Kun

ほぼはぶ.くおか.すおさ.めるはかりごとはか.る

coarse, rough, rugged

11 strokesFrequency 1,689JLPT N1Grade 8

On

Kun

あら.いあら-

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