おおよそ
N2大凡凡そ凡
[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
駅からおおよそ十分で着くと思います。
I think it takes roughly ten minutes from the station.
おおよその計画はもう立ててあります。
A rough plan has already been drawn up.
彼の話はおおよそ理解できた。
I understood roughly what he was saying.