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 doing something roughly, quickly, or approximately — without going into detail.
TWO MAIN USES:
1. APPROXIMATION:
- ざっと百人: roughly a hundred people
- ざっと三万円: approximately 30,000 yen
- ざっと見積もって: roughly estimating
2. QUICK/CURSORY ACTION:
- ざっと見る: to glance at, to skim
- ざっと目を通す: to skim through
- ざっと説明する: to explain briefly
- ざっと洗う: to rinse quickly
SIMILAR WORDS:
- ざっと: roughly, quickly (cursory)
- だいたい: roughly, approximately (more common)
- おおよそ: approximately (slightly formal)
Related Words
Synonym:
だいたい (roughly, approximately)