VocabJLPT N1
rough
な-Adjective

Definitions

  1. 1. rough (estimate, outline, etc.)
  2. 2. broad
  3. 3. generous
A な-adjective meaning rough, broad, or approximate in nature, without going into fine details. It is used to describe a general outline or plan that lacks precision.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Ugh, I only did a rough calculation and now the numbers are off!

Sentence 2

I've summarized the strategy in broad strokes for the board.

Sentence 3

Wait, you only have a rough idea of it? That's not going to work!

Sentence 4

Hmm, if we only have a rough plan, it's going to cause problems later!

Sentence 5

How are you planning to move forward with just a rough outline?