“Approximately” in Japanese
Short answer
Approximately in Japanese is “くらい” (kurai). Full meaning: approximately, about, around, or so; to (about) the extent that, (almost) enough that, so ... that ..., at least; as ... as ..., like.
Other ways to say “Approximately” in Japanese
ざっと
zatto roughly, approximately, round about, more or less; cursorily, briefly, quickly, lightly, roughly
ざっくり
zakkuri roughly, approximately, coarsely, loosely; (cutting) in one stroke, (breaking apart) with vigour; (cutting) deeply, (splitting) wide open, gapingly
約
yaku approximately, about; promise, appointment, engagement; shortening, reduction, simplification
無慮
muryo approximately
略
hobo almost, roughly, approximately, about, around; abbreviation, omission; outline, gist
大凡
ooyoso about, roughly, approximately; generally, on the whole, as a rule; completely, quite, entirely, altogether, totally, not at all (with neg. verb)
サッド
saddo roughly, approximately, round about, more or less; cursorily, briefly, quickly, lightly, roughly
サット
satto roughly, approximately, round about, more or less; cursorily, briefly, quickly, lightly, roughly
ザット
zatto roughly, approximately, round about, more or less; cursorily, briefly, quickly, lightly, roughly
許し
yurushi pardon, forgiveness, exemption, permission; approximately, about; only, nothing but
グラヰ
gurai approximately, about, around, or so; to (about) the extent that, (almost) enough that, so ... that ..., at least; as ... as ..., like
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