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A1 Adverb
略almost, roughly, approximately
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Adverb
1.
almost, roughly, approximately, about, around
Usually written using kana alone
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略 【ほぼ】、粗 【ほぼ】
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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}
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}
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}
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}
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}
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