Vocab Info
A1 Adverb
略almost, roughly, approximately
Dictionary Definition
Common
Adverb
1.
almost, nearly, for the most part
Usually written using kana alone2.
roughly, approximately, about, around
Usually written using kana alone
All Forms
略【ほぼ】、 粗【ほぼ】
Details
ほ
ぼ
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Examples
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ほぼ満点を取った生徒を褒めました。
I praised the student who scored almost full marks. {almost, roughly, approximately}
- N1
物価がほぼ倍になったので、生活が苦しいです。
The cost of living has roughly doubled, making life difficult. {almost, roughly, approximately}
- N1
よし、準備はほぼ整った。あとはそれを実行するだけだ！
Alright, preparations are almost complete. All that's left is to execute it! {almost, roughly, approximately}
- N1
二人の体重はほぼ同じなのに、筋肉量が違うせいで体型も違う。
Even though the two people weigh roughly the same, their body shapes are different due to the difference in muscle mass. {almost, roughly, approximately}
- N1
駅までは略一キロしかなく、十分ちょっと歩けば駅に辿り着きます。
The station is almost 1 kilometer away, and if you walk for a bit more than 10 minutes, you'll arrive at the station. {almost, roughly, approximately}
- N1
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