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What does およそ (oyoso) mean?

およそ means about, approximately; generally.

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Readingおよそ
Romajioyoso
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
およそ
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkoyoso

about, approximately; generally

Example sentences

  • The cost is about ten thousand yen.

  • It takes about ten minutes to the station.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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