about in Japanese
about in Japanese is 約, およそ, 大略 — about means concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.
about in Japanese
約
Pronounced: yaku
Nearly; approximately; with close correspondence in quality, manner, degree, quantity, or time; almost. [from before 1150]
およそ
Pronounced: oyoso
Nearly; approximately; with close correspondence in quality, manner, degree, quantity, or time; almost. [from before 1150]
大略
Pronounced: tairyaku
Nearly; approximately; with close correspondence in quality, manner, degree, quantity, or time; almost. [from before 1150]
およそ
Pronounced: oyoso
約
Pronounced: yaku
周辺
Pronounced: shuuhen
In a circle around; all round; on every side of; on the outside of; around. [from before 1150]
辺り
Pronounced: atari
In a circle around; all round; on every side of; on the outside of; around. [from before 1150]
ところ
Pronounced: tokoro
について
Pronounced: nitsuite
Concerning; with regard to; on account of; on the subject of. [from ca. 1150–1350]
について
Pronounced: nitsuite
Concerned or occupied with; engaged in; intent on. [from ca. 1150–1350]
に関して
Pronounced: nikanshite
Concerned or occupied with; engaged in; intent on. [from ca. 1150–1350]
What does "about" mean?
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prep Concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.
"The documentary is about deep-sea creatures."
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prep Surrounding, or in various places within an area.
"Papers were scattered about the room."
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adv Close to a number, amount, or time; approximately.
"We'll arrive at about six o'clock."
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adj On the point of doing something; on the verge of.
"He was about to leave when the phone rang."
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about in a sentence
- The documentary is about deep-sea creatures.
- She asked him about his weekend.
- Papers were scattered about the room.
- We'll arrive at about six o'clock.
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What is "about" in Japanese?
"about" in Japanese is 約, およそ, 大略. about means: Concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.
How do you pronounce 約?
"about" in Japanese is 約, pronounced "yaku".
How do you use "about" in a sentence?
Example: "The documentary is about deep-sea creatures." In Japanese, "about" is 約, およそ, 大略.
Are there other ways to say "about" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 8 translations listed for "about": 約, およそ, 大略, 周辺, 辺り, ところ.
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