GrammarJLPT N5
remainder
Nounの-AdjectiveAdverbな-AdjectiveSuffix

Also written as 余り

Definitions

  1. 1. remainder
  2. 2. remnant
  3. 3. (not) very
  4. 4. too much
When used in negative sentences, this adverb means "not very" or "not much," softening the degree of the negation. In affirmative contexts it can mean "too much" or "excessively," often expressing that something is beyond a comfortable limit.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Sentence 1

Hmm, it's not really my thing.

Sentence 2

I don't really feel like eating today.

Sentence 3

That movie wasn't that great, honestly.

Sentence 4

I didn't sleep very well last night.

Sentence 5

Don't push yourself too hard, okay?