Explanation
Expresses an approximate quantity or degree; 'about', 'approximately', or 'to the extent of'.
Formation
Verb-casual + くらい, い-Adjective + くらい, な-Adjective + くらい, Noun + くらい
Detailed explanation
The ～くらい grammar point is used to express an approximate quantity, degree, or extent. It can be translated as 'about', 'approximately', or 'to the extent of' in English. The formation is straightforward and can be used with verbs, い-adjectives, な-adjectives, and nouns.
Examples
Juppun kurai machimashou.
Let's wait for about 10 minutes.
Kanojo wa sono eiga wo go-kai kurai mimashita.
She watched that movie about five times.
Sono hon wa omoshiroi kurai muzukashii desu.
That book is so difficult that it’s interesting.
Kono heya wa kirei na kurai hiroi desu.
This room is spacious to the extent of being beautiful.
Practice
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.