概算(がいさん)

がいさん
noun, suru verb
rough estimate; approximation
1. rough estimate; approximation; rough calculation
an approximate calculation or estimate that gives a general idea of a quantity or cost without precise details
概算(がいさん)で百万円(ひゃくまんえん)くらいかかる。
It will cost roughly one million yen.
概算(がいさん)見積(みつも)りを出(だ)してもらえますか。
Could you give me a rough estimate?
費用(ひよう)の概算(がいさん)を計算(けいさん)してから正式(せいしき)な見積(みつも)りを出(だ)す。
We'll provide a formal estimate after calculating a rough approximation of the costs.

FORMATION:
概(がい) (approximate, general) + 算(さん) (calculation) → rough calculation

CAN FUNCTION AS:

  • Noun: 概算(がいさん)を出(だ)す (to provide an estimate)
  • Suru-verb: 概算(がいさん)する (to make a rough estimate)

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 概算(がいさん)見積(みつも)り (rough estimate/quote)
  • 概算(がいさん)費用(ひよう) (estimated cost)
  • 概算(がいさん)要求(ようきゅう) (budget request - government term)

RELATED TERMS:

  • 試算(しさん) (trial calculation)
  • 見積(みつも)り (estimate, quotation)
  • 精算(せいさん) (exact calculation, settlement)
  • 概略(がいりゃく) (outline, summary)

USAGE:
Commonly used in business contexts when discussing budgets, project costs, or preliminary planning stages.

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Added 2026.1.26 8:12 · Revised 2026.2.19 21:32
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