ざっくり

Alternative writings: ざくり
Frequency:
1

roughly; approximately; in a general, not precise, way

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Onomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

ざっくり計算すると、費用は三万円くらいです。

Roughly speaking, the cost is about 30,000 yen.

内容をざっくり説明してもらえますか?

Could you give me a rough explanation of the content?

ざっくり言えば、その案は現実的ではない。

Put simply, that plan isn't realistic.

2

with one stroke; cutting or breaking apart vigorously in a single motion

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Onomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

包丁でキャベツをざっくり切る。

Cut the cabbage roughly in one chop with the knife.

斧で丸太をざっくり割った。

He split the log with a single vigorous blow of the axe.

3

deeply (cut); gaping open — indicating a deep or wide split/cut

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Onomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

紙が落ちて、縦にざっくり裂けてしまった。

The paper fell and got torn open lengthwise.

ナイフが布をざっくり切ってしまった。

The knife sliced the cloth deeply.

4

coarse; rough in texture or appearance (used as 〜(と)した)

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Irregular VerbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

ざっくりした麻のジャケットが今季の流行だ。

A loosely woven linen jacket is in fashion this season.

ざっくりとした編み目のセーターを買った。

I bought a sweater with a chunky knit.

5

casually (as for wearing); worn loosely or easily

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Onomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

ざっくりニットをざっくり羽織って出かけた。

I threw on a chunky knit casually and went out.

休日はざっくりした服で過ごすのが好きだ。

I like spending my days off in loose, casual clothes.