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JLPT N3 Grammar

ぐらい

N3Comparison

N3 · Comparison · 数量/plain form + ぐらい

Meaning

about; to the extent

Structure

数量/plain form + ぐらい

Explanation

ぐらい, like くらい, indicates approximate amount or degree.

Usage

The pronunciation ぐらい is very common.

Example

駅から学校まで十五分ぐらい歩きます。

I walk about fifteen minutes from the station to school.

Common Mistake

Do not mix it with ごろ, which is used for points in time.

Memory Tip

Memorize “noun/verbplain form + ぐらい” 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

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ぐらいN4

N4 · Other · 数量/time + ぐらい

about; approximately

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