1. Adverb (fukushi)

   about; roughly; approximately

   Usually written using kana alonesee 凡そsee およそ・1

   父はおおよそ非芸術的な人だ。

2. generally; on the whole; as a rule

   Usually written using kana alone

3. completely; quite; entirely; altogether; totally; not at all (with neg. verb)

   Usually written using kana alone

4. Noun, Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

   outline; gist

   Usually written using kana alone

Also written 凡そ【おおよそ】ooyoso、凡【おおよそ】ooyoso