VocabJLPT N4
very
AdverbTo-Adverbな-Adjective

Also written as 随分

Definitions

  1. 1. very
  2. 2. extremely
  3. 3. terrible
  4. 4. remarkable
This adverb means "quite," "considerably," or "a lot." It expresses that something is to a greater degree than expected, and can be used to indicate surprise at the extent of something, in both positive and negative contexts.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I walked to the station and it felt so much farther than I expected!

Sentence 2

This late? You really stayed out forever!

Sentence 3

She told me she'd been preparing for it way in advance.

Sentence 4

She said this town is really easy to live in.

Sentence 5

How do you know so much about this? You're incredibly knowledgeable.