くらい
Reading: くらい
Meaning: about, approximately, around (particle indicating approximation)
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Example Sentence
It takes about three hours.
Usage Notes
Indicates approximation or degree. Can be used after numbers, quantities, or verbs in て-form. Also written as ぐらい. Can express 'to the extent of' or 'as much as'.
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