ラフ
Meanings
rough; not precise; approximate
Describes something done in a rough, approximate, or not finely detailed manner. Often used for estimates, plans, or handling.
A rough calculation is fine.
His driving is a bit rough.
Specifically for clothing or style that is relaxed and informal, not dressy.
Please come in casual clothes today.
It's a party, but casual attire is fine.
Golf term for the area of long grass beside the fairway.
The ball went into the rough.
A preliminary or unpolished drawing, plan, or version.
First I draw a rough sketch, then I make a clean copy.
Please submit a draft of the plan.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉をラフに見積もるto give a rough estimate of something
I made a rough estimate of the budget.
- ラフな服装casual clothing
I often spend weekends in casual clothes.
- ラフを描くto draw a rough sketch
I drew a rough sketch of the design and showed it to the client.
- ラフに入るto land in the rough (golf)
The ball landed in the rough.
- 〈物〉をラフに扱うto handle something roughly or carelessly
If you handle the luggage roughly, it might break.