Meaning

Primary

Approximate Time

Alternatives

Around, About

Word Type

noun, suffix

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well. When used as a suffix, it means approximate time and around (as in "around 3:00").

Reading

ころ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)
ごろ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is the same as what you learned with the kanji. Bear in mind that it's pronounced ころ when it's a noun, but it's usually ごろ when it's a suffix, though some people say ころ in both cases.

Context

Context Sentences

じゃあ、7時頃また電話しますよ。

Well, I'll call you again around 7 o'clock.

あの頃、俺は人気者だったんだよ。

I was popular back then.

今日のお昼の三時頃、この公園でツキノワグマが目撃されました。

Around three o’clock this afternoon, a moon bear was seen in this park.

Kanji Composition