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Adverb (fukushi)
1. almost; nearly; for the most partUsually written using kana alone
  • ほぼ
  • ポンド
  • ボブ
  • 言う
"Nearly four pounds," says Bob.
Adverb (fukushi)
2. roughly; approximately; about; aroundUsually written using kana alone
  • アジア
  • ヨーロッパ
  • ほぼ
  • ばい
  • おお大き
  • である
Asia is roughly four times the size of Europe.
Other forms
粗 【ほぼ】
Notes
略: Rarely-used kanji form. 粗: Rarely-used kanji form.

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