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JLPT N5 Casual

Noun gurai～

Express an approximate amount or degree; 'about', 'approximately'.

Slightly more colloquial than くらい for the same approximate quantity (rendaku softening) - interchangeable in casual speech.

Formation

Explanation

The ぐらい grammar point is used with nouns to express an approximate amount or degree. It is often translated as 'about', 'approximately', or 'around' in English. This can be used for time, quantity, or other measurements.

Example sentences

  • I studied all day, so I studied for about 10 hours.

    Ichinichijuu benkyou shita node, juu-jikan gurai benkyou shimashita.

  • This book has about 100 pages.

    Kono hon wa hyaku peeji gurai aru.

  • He ate about 5 pieces of fruit.

    Kare wa kudamono o go-ko gurai tabemashita.

  • It takes about 20 minutes to walk from the station to my house.

    Eki kara ie made aruite nijuppun gurai kakarimasu.

Approximation (About / Approximately)