Japanese

とても

とても
Meaning: very; awfully; exceedingly
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Handwriting

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Example sentences

This dish is very delicious.
この家はとても大きい
This house is very big.
この時計はとても高いです。
This watch is very expensive.
彼は足がとても長い。
He has very long legs.
この問題はとても簡単だ。
This problem is very simple.
朝の空気はとても新鮮です。
The morning air is very fresh.
この指輪は、祖母から譲り受けたとても大事なものです。
This ring is a very precious item inherited from my grandmother.
彼女はとても強い女だ。
She is a very strong woman.
この本はとても面白い。
This book is very interesting.
湖に映る夕日がとても美しかった。
The evening sun reflected on the lake was very beautiful.

Usage Notes

Used to emphasize the degree of an adjective or adverb. Originally used with negative verbs to mean 'not at all', but in modern Japanese, it is most commonly used in affirmative sentences for emphasis.

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