ころ

(approximate) time

N3 #5,947

Also a form of

Meanings

ころ · ごろ also 頃 · 比

  1. noun, adverb, suffix, usually in kana, ごろ when used as a suffix (approximate) time; around; about; toward
  2. suitable time (or condition)
  3. time of year; season
  1. noun roller; runner
  2. dried whale blubber

In sentences

６時ときごろ起おきた。 I got up at about six. #235061

彼女かのじょは昼ひるごろ現あらわれた。 She made her appearance around noon. #87902

私わたしは6時ときごろ起おきた。 I got up at about six. #152256

昨日きのうの今いまごろは何なにしてた？ What were you doing about this time yesterday? #3052832

明日あした、夕方ゆうがたごろ伺うかがいます。 I'll come round tomorrow evening. #11065705

私わたしはこのごろとても寂さびしい。 I feel very lonely these days. #161008

夜よるの１２時ときごろ、私わたしは眠ねむった。 Toward midnight, I fell asleep. #79736

十時じゅうじごろですか。 Is it about ten o'clock? #148071