1.
about, around (time)
Suffix attached to time expressions to indicate an approximate time. Can also be written as 〜頃 (ごろ with voiced consonant). Indicates 'around' or 'about' a certain time.
Pronunciation: Usually voiced as ごろ after most words, but ころ in some expressions like 子供のころ.
Common patterns
- 何時ごろ (around what time)
- いつごろ (around when)
- 今ごろ (around now, by now)
- あのころ (around that time, those days)
- そのころ (around that time)
- 子供のころ (when [I was] a child)
- 昔のころ (in the old days)
Note: Different from くらい/ぐらい which indicates approximate quantity or extent, not specifically time. 〜ごろ is specifically for time.
Related Words
Related:
ぐらい (about, approximately)