adverb

Usually written with kana alone.
  1. about, roughly, approximately.
  2. generally, on the whole, as a rule.
  3. completely, quite, entirely, altogether, totally, not at all (with neg. verb).

noun, takes genitive case の

Usually written with kana alone.
  1. outline, gist.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
 
 
おおよそ
大凡
大凡 おおよそ
 
 
大よそ おおよそ
 
凡そ おおよそ
おおよそ