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ごろ

Time expression (時・日・月・来月など) + ごろAmount/price expression (金額・数量) + ごろVerbal or nominal phrase indicating a rough time or amount + ごろ

Meanings

  • Around, about (time or amount)
  • Approximately
  • Roughly around a certain point

About this pattern

Explanation

ごろ is used to indicate that something is not exact, but around a particular time, event, or amount. It often follows a clock time, date, or numerical value to express approximation in casual and everyday contexts. It can refer to when something happens (around 3 o'clock), when something will happen (around next month), or roughly how much something costs (around 7,000 yen). It is less formal than 的確な時間/金額 expressions and fits well in everyday speech.