English–Japanese
“more or less” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajihitotōri
Example
準備は一通りできました。jun bi wa hito tō ri de ki ma shi ta
The preparations are more or less complete.
How to say “more or less” in Japanese
“More or less” in Japanese is 一通り (hitotōri).
Marks an overall treatment that reaches all the main parts while leaving room for unfinished details or limited depth.
Example sentences with 一通り
会議の要点を一通り説明しました。kai gi no yō ten o hito tō ri setsu mei shi ma shi ta
I covered all the main points of the meeting.
Tips for using 一通り
- In conversation, 一通り (hitotōri) can qualify a claim of completion by leaving minor tasks or details outside the main scope.