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What does ほぼ (hobo) mean?

ほぼ means almost, approximately.

Quick facts
Readingほぼ
Romajihobo
Part of speechadverb
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
ほぼ
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonhobo

almost, approximately

  1. 1adverb almost; nearly; for the most part
  2. 2adverb roughly; approximately; about

Example sentences

  • I go to the gym almost every day.

  • Work is almost done.

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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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