この寺は、およそ千三百年前に建立された。
This temple was built approximately 1,300 years ago.
Japanese
およそ
およそ
Meaning: approximately; about; roughly
Listen to pronunciation
Handwriting
Example sentences
It takes about ten minutes to the station.
ここから隣の村までは、およそ一里の道のりだ。
It is a journey of about one ri from here to the next village.
空気のおよそ八割は窒素で構成されている。
About 80% of air is composed of nitrogen.
Usage Notes
Used when giving an estimated quantity or degree. Often interchangeable with 'yaku' (約) in daily conversation.
Sottaku
About Sottaku
Sottaku is an app for learning Chinese, Japanese, Korean, English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian with a strong focus on SRS. It includes automatic flashcard creation for hundreds of thousands of words, grammar breakdowns in example sentences, language-specific study packs where available, adaptive quizzes, mobile apps, a browser extension, and community features. Give it a try now! All learning content is free with no limits on flashcards or study time.
Sottaku is built to match the habits of successful learners. By using Sottaku, you will naturally learn in the most efficient way possible, as proven by countless success stories in the language learning community.
Free Forever
Access all grammar guides, quizzes, and flashcards without paying a cent. Quality education should be accessible to everyone.
Smart SRS System
Our flashcard system uses the FSRS algorithm (also used in Anki) to optimize your review schedule and maximize retention.
Comprehensive Content
From hanzi, kana, hangul, and European vocabulary basics to grammar and reading practice where available, we have lessons for every level. Practice with quizzes tailored to your skill.
Community Chat
Ask level-appropriate questions and get help from the community. Learn together with fellow learners across all 8 supported languages.