ほぼ / almost
ほぼ (hobo) means "almost" or "nearly" in Japanese. It’s used to describe something that is not 100% complete but very close—like ほぼ完成 (almost finished) or ほぼ毎日 (nearly every day). ほぼ adds a soft nuance, making statements sound natural and less absolute, and is commonly used in both casual conversation and formal writing.
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