“Rough estimate” in Japanese
Short answer
Rough estimate in Japanese is “目算” (mokusan). Full meaning: rough estimate, rough calculation; expectation, anticipation, plan.
Other ways to say “Rough estimate” in Japanese
目の子算
menokozan rough estimate, mental arithmetic
概算
gaisan approximation, rough estimate, ballpark figure
目の子勘定
menokokanjou rough estimate, mental arithmetic
どんぶり勘定
donburikanjou rough estimate, sloppy accounting, slapdash bookkeeping
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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