～くらい
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Adverb used after numbers or quantities to indicate approximation. Attaches directly to the preceding word without a particle.
Theme
User and their coworker Akira are planning a team lunch and estimating how many people might attend.
～くらい
くらい
approximately / about (quantity)
Core Language Building BlocksAdverbs & Connectors
Memory Hook
Think of 'around' or 'about' when you're not sure of an exact number. 『くらい』 (kurai) sounds like 'cry' — you might cry if you can't remember the exact amount!
Cultural Note
In Japanese, 『くらい』 (kurai) is commonly used in daily conversation to give approximate quantities, such as 『十人くらい』 (juunin kurai, 'about ten people'). It helps soften statements when exact numbers aren't known.
Forms
Base: ～くらいAdverb used after numbers or quantities to indicate approximation. Attaches directly to the preceding word without a particle.