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JLPT N4 Grammar

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N4 · Other · 約 + 数量

Meaning

approximately; about

Structure

約 + 数量

Explanation

約 appears before a quantity and shows that the number is approximate.

Usage

It is common in writing, news, and explanations.

Example

この町には約五万人が住んでいます。

About fifty thousand people live in this town.

Common Mistake

約 already means approximate, so avoid stacking too many approximation words.

Memory Tip

約 before a number means 'about.'

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