ほぼ
Meanings
1
almost; nearly; for the most part
usually written using kana alone
Indicates that something is close to a state or quantity, but not completely. Often used with quantities, percentages, or descriptive phrases.
The work is almost finished.
Almost all of the participants agreed.
2
usually written using kana alone
Used for approximate numbers, amounts, or times. Similar to 約 (やく) but slightly more casual.
It's about 10 minutes from here to the station.
The cost came to roughly 10,000 yen.
Usage patterns
- ほぼ〈数〉パーセントnearly ...percent
This task is almost 100 percent done.
- ほぼ同じ〈物〉almost the same (thing)
The two products have almost the same performance.
- ほぼ完成するto be nearly complete
The new bridge is almost complete.
- ほぼ毎日almost every day
He jogs almost every day.
- ほぼ全てalmost all; nearly everything
Almost all the members attended the meeting.