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Adverb (fukushi)
1. almost; nearly; for the most part​Usually written using kana alone
    「
  • ほぼ
  • 4
  • ポンド
  • だ
  • よ
  • 」
  • と
  • ボブ
  • が
  • い言う
  • 。
"Nearly four pounds," says Bob.
Adverb (fukushi)
2. roughly; approximately; about; around​Usually written using kana alone
  • アジア
  • は
  • ヨーロッパ
  • の
  • ほぼ
  • 4
  • ばい倍
  • の
  • おお大き
  • さ
  • 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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