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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

adv
Pronounced: yaku
Nearly; approximately; with close correspondence in quality, manner, degree, quantity, or time; almost. [from before 1150]
およそ
adv
Pronounced: oyoso
Nearly; approximately; with close correspondence in quality, manner, degree, quantity, or time; almost. [from before 1150]
大略
adv
Pronounced: tairyaku
Nearly; approximately; with close correspondence in quality, manner, degree, quantity, or time; almost. [from before 1150]
およそ
prep
Pronounced: oyoso
prep
Pronounced: yaku
周辺
prep
Pronounced: shuuhen
In a circle around; all round; on every side of; on the outside of; around. [from before 1150]
辺り
prep
Pronounced: atari
In a circle around; all round; on every side of; on the outside of; around. [from before 1150]
ところ
prep
Pronounced: tokoro
について
prep
Pronounced: nitsuite
Concerning; with regard to; on account of; on the subject of. [from ca. 1150–1350]
について
prep
Pronounced: nitsuite
Concerned or occupied with; engaged in; intent on. [from ca. 1150–1350]
に関して
prep
Pronounced: nikanshite
Concerned or occupied with; engaged in; intent on. [from ca. 1150–1350]

What does "about" mean?

  1. prep Concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.
    "The documentary is about deep-sea creatures."
  2. prep Surrounding, or in various places within an area.
    "Papers were scattered about the room."
  3. adv Close to a number, amount, or time; approximately.
    "We'll arrive at about six o'clock."
  4. 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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Frequently asked questions

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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