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What does 位 (くらい, kurai) mean?

位 (くらい, kurai) means rank; about, approximately.

Quick facts
Readingくらい
Romajikurai
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
くらい
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonkurai

rank; about, approximately

  1. 1noun throne; crown; (nobleman's) seat
  2. 2noun government position; court rank
  3. 3noun social standing; rank; class
  4. 4noun grade (of quality, etc.); level; tier
  5. 5noun position of a figure (e.g. tens, thousands); digit; (decimal) place

Example sentences

  • A size around this much is good.

  • This job will be finished in about three days.

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