Grammar Point

~くらい

approximately, about, around, or so

also written as 位

Noun + くらい

Used to express an approximate quantity, amount, or extent of something. It is often interchangeable with ぐらい.

Number or Counter + くらい

When attached to a counter or a specific number, it indicates that the amount is an estimate.


About three people

Around one hour

About ten thousand yen

Demonstrative Pronoun + くらい

Used with demonstrative pronouns to indicate an approximate degree or size.


About this much

About how much?

Note

While くらい and ぐらい are generally interchangeable, くらい is sometimes considered slightly more formal or used more in written Japanese.



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