およそ
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oyoso
about; roughly; generally; completely ~
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およそ
oyoso
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about; roughly; generally; completely ~
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📊 Pattern Stats
JLPT Level N1
Advanced · Literary, rhetorical & rare forms
Reading oyoso
Post ID 51352
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📝 Usage Notes

about; roughly; generally; completely ~

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What does this grammar pattern mean or do?
およそ
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Press Hear it and repeat およそ three times. Feel the rhythm — grammar patterns have a natural flow.
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Write Two Sentences
Compose two original sentences using およそ. One about yourself, one about something you see right now.
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Save this pattern and revisit at 10 min, 1 day, 3 days. Production (writing) beats recognition for grammar.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern およそ mean?
About; roughly; generally; completely ~
What JLPT level is およそ?
JLPT N1 — Advanced · Literary, rhetorical & rare forms. To pass JLPT N1 you need to recognise and use this pattern correctly in reading and listening sections.
How do you use およそ in a sentence?
Attach およそ (oyoso) to the appropriate verb or noun form as described in the usage notes. Then try writing two original sentences — one about yourself and one about something around you.
Is およそ formal or casual Japanese?
およそ is used in formal or written contexts. You will see it mainly in written texts, news, business Japanese and academic contexts.
How can I remember およそ long-term?
Use the flashcard on this page for active recall — see the pattern, reconstruct the usage from memory, then flip. Follow with the 4-choice quiz to distinguish it from similar patterns. Review at 10 minutes, 1 day and 3 days (spaced repetition). Writing two original sentences at each review session is the fastest way to reach production-level mastery.