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JLPT N4 Grammar

くらい

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N4 · Other · 数量 + くらい

Meaning

about; to the extent of

Structure

数量 + くらい

Explanation

くらい expresses an approximate amount, time, or degree, and can also appear as ぐらい.

Usage

It is especially common after numbers, as in 三十分くらい.

Example

この映画は二時間くらいあります。

This movie is about two hours long.

Common Mistake

Do not fully confuse it with degree-marking ほど.

Memory Tip

Number + くらい: about this much.

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