relating to or concerning something
We talked about the weather.
私たちは天気について話しました。
having as its main purpose or focus
The story is about a brave knight.
その物語は勇敢な騎士についてです。
doing or being busy with something
She is about her work all day.
彼女は一日中仕事に取り組んでいます。
moving in different directions in a place
They walked about the park.
彼らは公園の中を歩き回りました。
spread in different parts of a place
Toys were scattered about the room.
おもちゃが部屋中に散らばっていました。
near or close to a place or person
He is somewhere about the house.
彼は家の近くのどこかにいます。
around or surrounding something
She wrapped a blanket about her shoulders.
彼女は肩に毛布を巻きました。
approximately or roughly
It takes about an hour to get there.
そこまで行くのに約1時間かかります。
almost or very nearly
I'm about ready to leave.
もうすぐ出発する準備ができています。
moving in different directions
The kids ran about in the yard.
子供たちは庭中を走り回りました。
in different places without order
Clothes were lying about everywhere.
服が至る所に散らかっていました。
not doing anything specific
They were just standing about talking.
彼らはただ立って話していました。
present or available in a place
Is there anyone about who can help?
手伝える人は近くにいますか?
turning to face the opposite direction
The captain turned the ship about.
船長は船の向きを変えました。