おおよそ
N2凡
大凡凡そ大よそ
[ooyoso]
Definitions
1.adverb (fukushi)
about; roughly; approximately
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.noun (common) (futsuumeishi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
outline; gist
Example Sentences
会議の出席者は凡そ三十人だった。
There were roughly thirty people at the meeting.
凡その予算を先に見積もっておこう。
Let's estimate the rough budget in advance.
工事の完了は凡そ来月の末になる予定だ。
The construction is expected to finish around the end of next month.