最近は仕事が忙しくて、なかなか休みが取れない。
I've been busy with work lately, and I can't quite take a break.
Japanese
なかなか
なかなか
Meaning: quite; considerably; not easily (with negative)
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Example sentences
This problem is not easily solved.
彼はなかなかのコーヒー通だ
He is quite a connoisseur of coffee.
これはなかなかの代物だ。
This is quite a piece of work.
列がなかなか進まず、彼は苛立っていた。
As the line wasn't moving, he was getting irritated.
指を深く切ってしまい、なかなか出血が止まらなかった。
I cut my finger deeply, and the bleeding wouldn't stop.
この問題はなかなか難しく、どうしたものかと悩んでいる。
This problem is quite difficult, and I'm wondering what to do.
お主、なかなかやるではないか。
You are quite good, aren't you?
このカードは非常にレアで、なかなか手に入らない。
This card is very rare and hard to come by.
おぬし、なかなかやるな。
You're quite good.
Usage Notes
Used to emphasize a degree ('quite') or to indicate that something is difficult to achieve ('not easily').
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