Telling the time How do I say that it is nearly/almost 5 o'clock? And, it is just after/just past 5 oclock. I assume that 'it's about 5 o'clock would be 5 時 ごろ?

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Hilary Metcalf

Telling the time How do I say that it is nearly/almost 5 o'clock? And, it is just after/just past 5 oclock. I assume that 'it's about 5 o'clock would be 5 時ごろ?

Jun 4, 2016 9:33 AM

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almost: 5時前です。 just after: 5時過ぎです。

June 4, 2016

Yes, about or around 5 o'clock is 5時ごろ, good job!

June 4, 2016

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Hilary Metcalf

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