Explanation
Express an approximate amount or degree; 'about', 'approximately'.
Formation
Noun + ぐらい
Detailed explanation
The ぐらい grammar point is used with nouns to express an approximate amount or degree. It is often translated as 'about', 'approximately', or 'around' in English. This can be used for time, quantity, or other measurements.
Examples
一日中勉強したので、１０時間ぐらい勉強しました。
Ichinichijuu benkyou shita node, juu-jikan gurai benkyou shimashita.
I studied all day, so I studied for about 10 hours.
この本は１００ページぐらいある。
Kono hon wa hyaku peeji gurai aru.
This book has about 100 pages.
彼は果物を５個ぐらい食べました。
Kare wa kudamono o go-ko gurai tabemashita.
He ate about 5 pieces of fruit.
駅から家まで歩いて２０分ぐらいかかります。
Eki kara ie made aruite nijuppun gurai kakarimasu.
It takes about 20 minutes to walk from the station to my house.
Practice
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.