VocabJLPT N5
very
Adverbな-AdjectiveNoun

Definitions

  1. 1. very
  2. 2. greatly
  3. 3. immense
  4. 4. serious
This word can mean "difficult," "tough," "serious," or "a lot of work," and it functions as a な-adjective. It is used to describe challenging situations or to express sympathy toward someone going through a hard time.

Example sentences

Initial · simple i+1

Work is tough.

Sentence 1

If you forget that, you're in serious trouble!

Sentence 2

I sincerely apologize for the very late reply.

Sentence 3

You're really going? That sounds like a lot.

Sentence 4

Why are you crying — was it really that hard?

Sentence 5

That store is very far.