とても

Alternative writings: 迚も, とっても
JLPT:N5
Frequency:
1

Very; extremely — an adverb indicating a high degree. (とっても is a more emphatic variant.)

AdverbUsually Kana

Examples

このケーキはとてもおいしい。

This cake is very delicious.

今日はとても暑いから水をたくさん飲んでね。

It's very hot today, so drink plenty of water.

彼女はとっても親切だ。

She is really kind.

2

Used before a negative to mean 'not at all' or 'completely cannot' (e.g., とても〜ない).

AdverbUsually Kana

Examples

この仕事はとても私にはできない。

I simply can't do this job.

彼の言うことはとても信じられない。

I simply can't believe what he says.

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