おおよそ

Usually written in kana. Kanji spelling 大凡

about; roughly; approximately; generally

JLPT N2 Also written 凡そ、凡、大よそ

Meanings

  1. Adverb

    about; roughly; approximately
  2. generally; on the whole; as a rule
  3. completely; quite; entirely; altogether; totally; not at all (with neg. verb)
  4. Noun, No-adjective

    outline; gist

Example sentences