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“approximate age” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitoshigoro

Example

彼は私と同じ年頃です。kare wa watashi to ona ji toshi goro de su

He is about my age.

Illustration for 年頃 (approximate age)

How to say “approximate age” in Japanese

“Approximate age” in Japanese is 年頃 (toshigoro).

Marks an age range rather than an exact age, often in relation to another person or a stated reference point.

Full entry for 年頃: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 年頃

息子がその年頃になったら、料理を教えたいです。musuko ga so no toshi goro ni na tta ra ryō ri o oshi e ta i de su

When my son reaches that age, I want to teach him how to cook.

Tips for using 年頃

  • In conversation, 年頃 (toshigoro) can describe two people as roughly the same age without claiming that their birthdays or exact ages match.

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