うんと

JLPT:N2
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1

An adverb meaning very much, a great deal, or a lot (colloquial).

AdverbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

今日はうんと寒いから、コートを着て行きなさい。

It's really cold today, so put on a coat before you go.

彼はうんとお金を貯めて新しい店を開いた。

He saved up a lot of money and opened a new shop.

うんと待ったけど、結局来なかった。

I waited a long time, but in the end they didn't come.

そのケーキはうんと甘いので、一切れで十分だ。

That cake is very sweet, so one slice is enough.

2

An archaic/mimetic adverb meaning to do something with great effort or force.

AdverbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic WordArchaic

Examples

二人はうんと力を合わせて門を押し開けた(古い表現)。

The two of them put forth a great effort and pushed the gate open (old-fashioned expression).