At a glance
ごろ means "around" or "about" a point in time. It goes right after a time noun such as a clock time, a day or a month.
[Time noun] + ごろ (に)
毎朝7時ごろ起きます。 I get up around 7 every morning.
How to form it
ごろ attaches directly to a noun for a point in time. It is neutral, so it works in both polite and casual speech.
| Attaches to | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Clock time | 3時ごろ | around 3 o'clock |
| Day | 金曜日ごろ | around Friday |
| Month | 5月ごろ | around May |
| Part of the day | 昼ごろ | around noon |
| Question word | いつごろ, 何時ごろ | around when, around what time |
The particle に after ごろ is optional. 3時ごろ会いましょう and 3時ごろに会いましょう are both correct.