ごろ

goro
Common N5 particle

Translations

1. around (a time)
2. approximately

Notes

The particle 'ごろ' is used to indicate an approximate point in time, often used in casual conversation to express flexibility in scheduling.

Examples

私は六時ごろに帰ります。

Watashi wa rokuji goro ni kaerimasu.

I will return around six o'clock.

パーティーは七時ごろに始まります。

Pātī wa shichiji goro ni hajimarimasu.

The party starts around seven o'clock.

映画は八時ごろに終わります。

Eiga wa hachiji goro ni owarimasu.

The movie ends around eight o'clock.