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JLPT N3 Grammar

くらい

N3Comparison

N3 · Comparison · 数量/plain form + くらい

Meaning

about; to the extent

Structure

数量/plain form + くらい

Explanation

くらい indicates approximate amount and can also show degree.

Usage

In speech, it is often interchangeable with ぐらい.

Example

この作文を書くのに一時間くらいかかりました。

It took about an hour to write this composition.

Common Mistake

Use ごろ for approximate points in time; くらい/ぐらい for duration.

Memory Tip

Memorize “noun/verbplain form + くらい” as one fixed chunk, then practice by replacing words in the example sentence. Learn the connection first, then the nuance.

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Other uses with the same form

These entries share the same written form, but the level, structure, or grammar scene differs. Learn them separately.

くらいN4

N4 · Other · 数量 + くらい

about; to the extent of

くらいN5

N5 · Other · degree + くらい

about; to the extent of

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