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kurai
suffix, particle

Alternate Written Forms:

gurai
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English Meaning(s) for くらい

suffix, particle
  1. approximately; about; around; or so (also written as 位)
  2. to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; so ... that ...; at least
  3. as ... as ...; like
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Sample Sentences for くらい

My father achieved that and more in four words, which made quoting Shakespeare as effective as any business adviser could wish.
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I wish I were as smart as you are.
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They are more or less the same size.
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How high is that mountain?
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These sea boats are fast enough to stay in a depression for several days.
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I was just thinking about this yesterday.

How'd you say "about 5 years ago"?

I thought of using gurai, but it is actually 5年位前に （５ねんいまえに）。

 

 

#2 Posted by machigainai over 4 years ago
'gurai' is approximately/about of time or distance? if you mention it, it will give improvised meaning.
#1 Posted by rahul171 over 4 years ago


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