ほぼ

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1An adverb indicating that something is not exact but very close to a given state, amount, or degree.

AdverbUsually Kana

Examples

宿題はほぼ終わった。

I've almost finished my homework.

二人の意見はほぼ同じだった。

The two of them had almost the same opinion.

会場にはほぼ全員が集まった。

Almost everyone gathered at the venue.

工事はほぼ予定通りに進んでいる。

The construction is proceeding almost as scheduled.

このケーキの材料はほぼ家にあるもので作れる。

You can make this cake with almost only ingredients you already have at home.

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