〜ぐらい

N5

about (amount)

Structure

Amount + ぐらい

Explanation

「〜ぐらい」 means "about (amount)". Structure: Amount + ぐらい. This is a JLPT N5 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.

Example sentences

ichijikanguraibenkyouoshimasu.

I do study for about an hour.

ichijikanguraishitsumon'oshimasu.

I do question for about an hour.

ichijikanguraikaimonooshimasu.

I do shopping for about an hour.

ichijikanguraisentakuoshimasu.

I do laundry for about an hour.

ichijikanguraidenwaoshimasu.

I do telephone call for about an hour.

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