“Almost” in Japanese
Short answer
Almost in Japanese is “殆ど” (hotondo). Full meaning: almost, nearly, mostly, practically, virtually, basically, just about, all but; hardly, barely, scarcely, little; large majority, large proportion, greater part, most (of), almost all (of).
Other ways to say “Almost” in Japanese
略
hobo almost, roughly, approximately, about, around; abbreviation, omission; outline, gist
ほぼほぼ
hobohobo almost, nearly
あわや
awaya nearly, almost, on the verge (of happening)
ほぼ
hobo almost, roughly, approximately, about, around; abbreviation, omission; outline, gist
殆ド
hotondo almost, nearly, mostly, practically, virtually, basically, just about, all but; hardly, barely, scarcely, little; large majority, large proportion, greater part, most (of), almost all (of)
粗方
arakata mostly, almost, nearly, for the most part; roughly, approximately, about
すんでの事
sundenokoto almost, very nearly
もう少しで
mousukoshide almost, nearly, close to
ほとんど
hotondo almost, nearly, mostly, practically, virtually, basically, just about, all but; hardly, barely, scarcely, little; large majority, large proportion, greater part, most (of), almost all (of)
ホトンド
hotondo almost, nearly, mostly, practically, virtually, basically, just about, all but; hardly, barely, scarcely, little; large majority, large proportion, greater part, most (of), almost all (of)
そうになった
souninatta almost (did), nearly (did)
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