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JLPT N3 Intermediate

彼是

「あれこれ」

This and that, various things; or roughly/nearly (regarding time)

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Other forms

かれこれ for the "about [time]" meaning
アレコレ katakana version of あれこれ
1 Adverb, Pronoun

This and That" / "Various Things

Describes a collection of various distinct items, tasks, or thoughts without listing them individually.

Example

旅行 の 前 に 、 あれこれ 準備 する こと が ある 。

Before the trip, there are various things to prepare.

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2 Adverb

For About [Time]

Indicates that a duration or quantity is approaching a specific amount, similar to “nearly” or “roughly.”

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彼是 (あれこれ)
あれこれ, かれこれ
This and that, various things; or roughly/nearly (regarding time)
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この言葉を覚えましょう。

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