about ~, at most ~, roughly ~

Advanced

20-30 min

occasional

Expert Reviewed

Explanation

Gives an approximate estimation, often implying it's not much.

[Number/Amount] + といったところだ

参加者はせいぜい50人といったところだ。

Sankasha wa seizei gojuunin to itta tokoro da.

The participants are about 50 people at most.

今の実力では、3級といったところでしょう。

Ima no jitsuryoku de wa, sankyuu to itta tokoro deshou.

With your current ability, it's about level 3, I'd say.

Often implies the amount is not impressive.

～ならいざ知らず

~ might be one thing, but; leaving ~ aside

～てやまない

earnestly wish/hope, never stop ~ing

～をものともせずに

not being daunted by ~, in spite of ~

～んがため(に)

in order to ~, for the purpose of ~ (formal/literary)

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Last updated: Jan 10

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