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What is the Kanji for 'Approximate'? | 頃

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Approximate', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Approximate' is 頃.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Approximate

    Reading

    kunyomiころ

    koro

    ごろ

    goro

    Parts

    Spoon Page

    Example Word

    日頃: usual or daily. The Japanese noun '日頃 (ひごろ)' refers to something that is part of one's daily life or routine, or something that is usual or habitual. It often implies a sense of regularity or familiarity. For example: I appreciate your daily efforts「日頃の努力に感謝します」(ひごろのどりょくにかんしゃします). It's important to exercise regularly「日頃から運動することが大切です」(ひごろからうんどうすることがたいせつです). This word is commonly used to describe habits, routines, or things that are consistently present in one's life.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    227

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    radical

    Meaning

    Spoon

    radical

    Meaning

    Page

Words Using

This kanji is used in 4 words:

    word

    Meaning

    Time, Period

    word

    日頃

    Meaning

    Usual, Daily

    word

    何時頃

    Meaning

    When

    word

    近頃

    Meaning

    Recently

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 9 kanji contain the part 匕 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    North

    kanji

    Meaning

    Death

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ability

    kanji

    Meaning

    Change

    kanji

    Meaning

    Old, Aged

    kanji

    Meaning

    Purport, Delicious

    kanji

    Meaning

    Nun, Priestess

    kanji

    Meaning

    One

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fragrance, Scent

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 21 kanji contain the part 頁 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Topic

    kanji

    Meaning

    Kind, Type

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ask, Trust

    kanji

    Meaning

    Deposit

    kanji

    Meaning

    Amount, Forehead

    kanji

    Meaning

    Request, Wish

    kanji

    Meaning

    Order, Obey

    kanji

    Meaning

    Territory

    kanji

    Meaning

    Clause, Paragraph

    kanji

    Meaning

    Incline, Lean

    kanji

    Meaning

    Frequently, Frequent

    kanji

    Meaning

    Look back, Review

    kanji

    Meaning

    Vexed, Anxiety

    kanji

    Meaning

    Partition, Distribute widely

    kanji

    Meaning

    Appear, Manifest

    kanji

    Meaning

    Stubborn

    kanji

    Meaning

    Crown, Accept

    kanji

    Meaning

    Few, Widow

    kanji

    Meaning

    Necessary

    kanji

    Meaning

    Immediate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Chin

Learn the Kanji

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 頃 mean?

頃 means 'Approximate'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Senior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.