およそ
N3凡そ
[oyoso]
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
ここから駅までおよそ十分だ。
It's about ten minutes from here to the station.
およそ五千円で買えると思う。
I think you can buy it for about 5000 yen.
来週のスケジュールはおよそ決まっている。
I have made an approximate plan.