What is 'およそ' called in English?

'およそ' in English is called "Roughly". Roughly refers to: おおよその、だいたい、約

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What is an example sentence for Roughly in Japanese?

English: "The construction will cost roughly five million dollars." | Japanese: "建設にはおよそ500万ドルかかるでしょう。"

adverb

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roughly Meaning in Japanese (roughly 英語意味)

およそ, 乱暴に, 大まかに

およそ in English:roughly

Phonetic:オオヨソ

Quick Answer • 要約

roughly の日本語の意味は「およそ, 乱暴に, 大まかに」です。 (おおよその、だいたい、約)

Definitions of Roughly

1
adverb
およそ
In an approximate manner; close to the actual amount, number, or time.
おおよその、だいたい、約
2
adverb
乱暴に
In a harsh, violent, or ungentle way, often causing discomfort or damage.
乱暴に、手荒に、荒々しく
3
adverb
大まかに
Without much detail or precision, giving only a general idea or outline.
大まかに、ざっくりと、概要を掴むように

Example Sentences

business

“The construction will cost roughly five million dollars.”

建設にはおよそ500万ドルかかるでしょう。

casual

“He was treated roughly by the security guards.”

彼は警備員たちに乱暴に扱われた。

casual

“Roughly speaking, the meeting went well.”

大まかに言って、会議はうまくいった。

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Synonyms (類語)

In English:

approximately nearly about

Antonyms (対義語)

In English:

exactly precisely

Inflected Word Forms

nounroughness

adjectiverough

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

roughly speakingexpression

Used to indicate that what you are saying is not exact or precise.

roughly equalcollocation

Approximately the same in quantity, value, or measure.

roughly Meaning in Japanese (roughly 英語 意味)