“Approximation” in Japanese
Short answer
Approximation in Japanese is “概算” (gaisan). Full meaning: approximation, rough estimate, ballpark figure.
Other ways to say “Approximation” in Japanese
近似
kinji approximation, having a close resemblance
近似値
kinjichi approximate value, approximation
目安
meyasu criterion, standard, yardstick, reference, aim; rough estimate, approximation
めやす
meyasu criterion, standard, yardstick, reference, aim; rough estimate, approximation
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