hanamaru
Give an approximate amount
Use this to give an approximate amount.
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[amount] ぐらい[amount] gurai
about [amount]
ぐらい attaches after a number or quantity to mean about that much, like roughly or around. It is used for amounts, prices, and lengths of time. The forms ぐらい and くらい are interchangeable, so you can use either one.
Tips and Common Traps
Hana· Key point
ぐらい takes the pressure off giving an exact number — use it freely when guessing a time or price.