~ごろ

~goro

about ~ (a time)

SuffixJLPT N5

What does ~ごろ mean?

~ごろ is a Japanese suffix meaning “about ~ (a time)” in English. It is written as ~ごろ in hiragana, and ~goro in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N5 vocabulary.

Example sentences

七時ごろ帰ります。

I'll be home around seven.

三月ごろ桜が咲きます。

The cherry blossoms bloom around March.

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