“Approximation” in Japanese
Short answer
Approximation in Japanese is “近似” (kinji). Full meaning: approximation, having a close resemblance.
Other ways to say “Approximation” in Japanese
概算
gaisan approximation, rough estimate, ballpark figure
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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