～ころ; ～ごろ
～ころ; ～ごろ
korogoro
JLPT N5VocabularyLevel 4 - JLPT N5
Quick answer
～ころ; ～ごろ (～ころ; ～ごろ (korogoro)) means "around". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
around
Also : about · toward · approximately (time)
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Meaning ·
The word ～ころ; ～ごろ (～ころ; ～ごろ) means 'about'. This is a fundamental Japanese word to memorize.
Example Sentences
三時ごろに家へ帰ります。
さんじごろにいえへかえります。
I return home around three o'clock.
来年ごろ、日本へ行きます。
らいねんごろ、にほんへいきます。
Around next year, I'll go to Japan.
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Last updated Jun 7, 2026
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