およそ
Adverb
1.
about, roughly, approximately
word usually written using kana alone
2.
generally, on the whole, as a rule
word usually written using kana alone
3.
completely, quite, entirely, altogether, totally, not at all (with neg. verb)
word usually written using kana alone
Noun, Particle
4.
outline, gist
word usually written using kana alone
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彼の話は凡そ理解できたが、細かい点は不明だ。
I generally understood his story, but the details are unclear.
この本を読めば、日本の歴史の凡そがわかるだろう。
If you read this book, you will understand the general outline of Japanese history.
その計画の凡そは同意したが、具体的な実行方法には異論がある。
I agreed with the general outline of the plan, but I have objections to the specific implementation methods.
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