アバウト

Frequency:
1

Approximate; rough (e.g., an approximate number or calculation).

Na-Adjective

Examples

アバウトに三十人くらい集まる予定です。

About thirty people are expected to gather (approximately).

時間はアバウトでいいから、遅れそうなら連絡して。

An approximate time is fine; if you'll be late, let me know.

アバウトな計算ではなく、正確な数字を出してください。

Don't give a rough estimate; please provide exact numbers.

2

Sloppy, careless, or lackadaisical; describes a person or manner of doing things that is imprecise or negligent.

Na-Adjective

Examples

彼の仕事ぶりはアバウトで、細かいミスが目立つ。

His work is sloppy, and small mistakes stand out.

アバウトな説明では分かりにくいので、具体的に書いてください。

A vague explanation is hard to follow, so please write it concretely.

彼女は細かいことにこだわらない、どちらかというとアバウトな性格だ。

She doesn't fuss over details; she's rather easygoing/sloppy in character.

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