Japanese

ひじょうに
Meaning: very, extremely, exceedingly
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Handwriting

非
常
に

Example sentences

This movie was very interesting.
彼の存在は、チームにとって非常に大きい。
His presence is very significant for the team.
この湖は中心部が非常に深い。
This lake is very deep in the center.
彼の仕事に対する態度は非常に真面目だ。
His attitude toward work is very serious.
基本的な文法を理解することは、外国語学習において非常に重要だ。
Understanding basic grammar is extremely important in foreign language learning.
スマートフォンは生活を非常に便利にした。
Smartphones have made life extremely convenient.
彼のアリバイがないことは、裁判において非常に不利に働いた。
The fact that he had no alibi worked very much to his disadvantage in the trial.
この映画の制作スタッフは非常に優秀だ。
The production staff of this movie are very talented.
彼の理論は非常に説得力がある。
His theory is very persuasive.
その映画は、なんというか、非常に独特だった。
That movie was, how should I say, extremely unique.

Usage Notes

A formal way to say 'very' or 'extremely'. Often used in written language or formal speech.

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