ざっと
ざっと
adverb
roughly, approximately
1.
roughly, approximately
Without precise details; in round numbers.
ざっと100人
Roughly 100 people.
ざっと見積もって50万円くらいかかる。
Roughly estimated, it will cost about 500,000 yen.
ざっと計算しても、費用は予算を超えている。
Even with a rough calculation, the cost exceeds the budget.
2.
quickly, briefly
Looking at or doing something in a superficial manner.
ざっと目を通す。
To skim through.
ざっと説明する。
To explain briefly.
書類にざっと目を通したが、特に問題はなさそうだ。
I skimmed through the documents, and there don't seem to be any particular problems.
ざっと indicates approximation or quick action.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- ざっと〜人/〜個 (roughly ~ people/items)
- ざっと見る (to glance at)
- ざっと目を通す (to skim through)
- ざっと説明する (to explain briefly)
SIMILAR:
- ざっと: roughly (casual)
- およそ: approximately (formal)
- 大体: about, roughly