6課 比較と限定
Compare and limit
接続：Time ごろ
Around the time…. Indicates the approximate time on a clock, date or period.
注意 / Note：七時ごろ = approximately at 7 o'clock; 七時間くらい = about 7 hours.
使い分け / How to choose quickly：Use when: Say an approximate date
Wonder: Are you saying “around what time/day”?
Avoid: Don't use for “about three hours”
Tip to remember: Timeline + ごろ
Check again: You can answer with “at…” → ごろ
Wonder: Are you saying “around what time/day”?
Avoid: Don't use for “about three hours”
Tip to remember: Timeline + ごろ
Check again: You can answer with “at…” → ごろ
七時ごろ家に帰ります。
Around 7 o'clock I came home.
会議は三時ごろ終わります。
The meeting ended about 3 hours.
桜は三月末ごろ咲きます。
Cherry blossoms bloom around the end of March.