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JLPT N5 Neutral

Noun kurai～

Express the extent or degree of something; 'about', 'approximately', 'at least'.

Neutral, standard way to express an approximate quantity or degree. (Near-duplicate of n3-012 - same word, taught at both N3 and N5.)

Formation

Explanation

The くらい grammar point is used with a noun to express the extent or degree of something, meaning 'about', 'approximately', or 'at least' in English. It helps to provide a rough estimate or minimum standard to the noun it is attached to.

Example sentences

  • This book has about 300 pages.

    Kono hon wa sanbyaku peeji kurai arimasu.

  • It takes about 20 minutes to walk to his house.

    Kare no ie made aruite nijuppun kurai kakarimasu.

  • Tomorrow will be hot, about 30 degrees.

    Ashita wa atsukute, sanjuu-do kurai ni naru deshou.

  • You need about 500 yen worth of ingredients to make this dish.

    Kono ryouri o tsukuru no ni, zairyou wa gohyaku-en kurai hitsuyou desu.

Approximation (About / Approximately)