Hobo

JLPT N3

Usually written in kana.

Other forms:

略 (Hobo) is a Japanese adverb meaning “almost, nearly, for the most part, roughly”.

Meanings

  1. adverbalmost; nearly; for the most part
  2. adverbroughly; approximately; about; around

Examples

  • Thanks to which I was up nearly all night.

  • He is about my age.

  • I am all but ready.

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