6課 比較と限定
Compare and limit
接続：Quantity／time くらい
Approx; about. State the approximate quantity or extent; In conversation, you can use ぐらい.
注意 / Note：ごろ used for a moment in time; くらい is used for an extended amount/time.
使い分け / How to choose quickly：Use when: Say approximate amount, duration, or degree
Wonder: Are you asking/answering “how much, how long, what size”?
Avoid: Don't use ごろ for duration
Tip to remember: Quantity + くらい
Check again: Hours lasting → くらい, not ごろ
Wonder: Are you asking/answering “how much, how long, what size”?
Avoid: Don't use ごろ for duration
Tip to remember: Quantity + くらい
Check again: Hours lasting → くらい, not ごろ
毎日一時間くらい勉強します。
Every day I study for about an hour.
ここから駅まで二十分くらいです。
From here to the station it takes about 20 minutes.
参加者は五十人くらいでした。
There were about 50 participants.