目安(めやす)

めやす
noun
criterion, standard, rough guide
1. criterion, standard, guideline
A reference point or rough estimate used for comparison or decision-making.
何(なに)を目安(めやす)にしますか。
What will you use as a guideline?
体重(たいじゅう)を目安(めやす)に食事(しょくじ)を調整(ちょうせい)する。
To adjust one's diet based on body weight as a guideline.
目安(めやす)として、1日(にち)2リットルの水(みず)を飲(の)むとよい。
As a guideline, it's good to drink 2 liters of water per day.
2. rough guide, approximate amount
An approximate figure or estimate that serves as a general reference.
30分(ぷん)が目安(めやす)。
About 30 minutes.
予算(よさん)の目安(めやす)を教(おし)えてください。
Please tell me a rough budget estimate.
完成(かんせい)までの時間(じかん)の目安(めやす)は1週間(しゅうかん)から10日(か)ほどですが、状況(じょうきょう)によって変(か)わることもあります。
The rough estimate for completion is about one to ten days, but it may vary depending on the situation.

目安(めやす) provides a rough reference point rather than an exact requirement.

Common patterns:

  • 〜を目安(めやす)に (using ~ as a guideline)
  • 〜が目安(めやす)です (~is the approximate standard)
  • 目安(めやす)として (as a rough guide)

Usage contexts:

  • Cooking instructions (approximate cooking times)
  • Budget planning (rough estimates)
  • Health guidelines (recommended amounts)
  • Pricing (price ranges)

Related terms:

  • 基準(きじゅん) (standard, criterion - more precise)
  • 標準(ひょうじゅん) (standard - official)
  • 約 (approximately)
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Added 2026.1.13 20:59 · Revised 2026.2.12 16:31
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