頃ころ

noun, adverb, noun, used as a suffix

approximate time; around; about

Indicates an approximate point in time or a rough period. Often used as a suffix (ごろ) attached to time expressions, or as a standalone noun/adverb (ころ).

• 三さん時じごろに会あいましょう。

  Let's meet around three o'clock.

• 子こ供どものころ、よくこの公こう園えんで遊あそんだ。

  When I was a child, I often played in this park.

noun, adverb, noun, used as a suffix

suitable time; right time

Used as a suffix (ごろ) to indicate the best time or condition for something, often with nouns like 食べ頃 (time to eat) or 見頃 (best time to see).

See also: 食べ頃

• この柿かきは食たべ頃ごろだ。

  This persimmon is just right to eat.

• 桜さくらは今いまが見み頃ごろです。

  The cherry blossoms are at their best now.

noun, adverb, noun, used as a suffix

time of year; season

Refers to a particular season or time of year, often used in set phrases like 年の頃 (this time of year) or 花の頃 (flower season).

• 紅こう葉ようの頃ころに京きょう都とを訪おとずれたい。

  I want to visit Kyoto in the autumn leaves season.

• 年としの頃ころはいつも忙いそがしい。

  It's always busy around this time of year.