Very meanings in Japanese

非常に (ひじょうに)

Example:

She is very talented.

彼女は非常に才能があります。

It's very cold today.

今日は非常に寒いです。

Usage: formalContext: Used to emphasize adjectives or adverbs in formal situations.

Note: Commonly used in written Japanese and formal speeches.

とても

Example:

I am very happy.

私はとても幸せです。

This movie is very interesting.

この映画はとても面白いです。

Usage: informalContext: Used in everyday conversation to emphasize feelings or qualities.

Note: Widely used in casual contexts among friends and family.

すごく

Example:

That was a very good meal.

あの食事はすごく良かったです。

I'm very tired.

私はすごく疲れています。

Usage: informalContext: Used in informal conversations, often to express strong feelings.

Note: More colloquial than とても, often used by younger speakers.

めちゃくちゃ

Example:

I'm very busy today.

今日はめちゃくちゃ忙しいです。

That was very fun.

それはめちゃくちゃ楽しかった。

Usage: informalContext: Used in casual contexts, often to convey a sense of chaos or extremes.

Note: Can imply a stronger emotional or exaggerated sense than すごく.

ものすごく

Example:

It’s very expensive.

それはものすごく高いです。

He runs very fast.

彼はものすごく速く走ります。

Usage: informalContext: Used in casual situations to express something extreme or surprising.

Note: Used to add emphasis, often in an exaggerated or dramatic way.

extremely

Extremely means to a very great degree or extent, emphasizing the intensity of a quality or action.

Example: She was extremely tired after running a marathon.

Note: Extremely is often used to emphasize the degree to which something is true or the extent of a quality, similar to 'very'.

highly

Highly means to a great extent or degree, indicating a strong level of a quality or ability.

Example: He is highly skilled in playing the piano.

Note: Highly is used to emphasize the excellence or proficiency in a particular quality or skill.

exceedingly

Exceedingly means to an unusual degree or extent, often used in a negative context to emphasize an undesirable quality.

Example: The movie was exceedingly boring.

Note: Exceedingly conveys a sense of going beyond what is expected or tolerable, emphasizing the extreme nature of a situation.

remarkably

Remarkably means in a way that is worthy of attention or notice, indicating an exceptional or noteworthy quality.

Example: She did remarkably well in her exams.

Note: Remarkably is used to highlight an outstanding or exceptional performance or attribute, drawing attention to the impressive nature of something.

exceptionally

Exceptionally means in a way that is unusual or extraordinary, indicating a level of quality that stands out.

Example: The service at the restaurant was exceptionally good.

Note: Exceptionally emphasizes the rarity or uniqueness of a particular quality or situation, suggesting that it goes beyond what is typical or ordinary.

Very much

To a great extent; a lot.

Example: I enjoyed the concert very much.

Note: Emphasizes the high degree of something, usually positive.

Very well

Thoroughly or competently.

Example: He knows the material very well.

Note: Implies a high level of proficiency or understanding.

Very little

Scant or minimal amount.

Example: I have very little time left to finish the project.

Note: Highlights the scarcity or insufficiency of something.

Very few

Not many; a small number.

Example: There are very few apples left in the basket.

Note: Suggests a small quantity or number of something.

Very well off

Wealthy or prosperous.

Example: They are very well off and can afford luxury vacations.

Note: Indicates a high level of financial comfort or success.

Very good

Of high quality or excellence.

Example: The movie received very good reviews from critics.

Note: Expresses positive evaluation or approval, often in comparison to average or poor quality.

Very likely

High probability or strong possibility.

Example: It's very likely that it will rain tomorrow.

Note: Emphasizes the strong chance or expectation of something happening.

Very important

Significant or crucial.

Example: It's very important to follow safety guidelines.

Note: Stresses the high level of significance or necessity of something.

Super

Super is used to emphasize the intensity of something, similar to 'very' but with a more casual and colloquial tone.

Example: That movie was super boring.

Note: Super is more informal and often used in spoken language among friends or in casual conversations.

Mega

Mega is used to emphasize a high degree of something, similar to 'very' but with a modern and trendy vibe.

Example: I'm mega tired after working all day.

Note: Mega is often used by younger generations and in more informal contexts compared to 'very'.

Really

Really is used to express a high level of intensity or confirmation, similar to 'very' but with a more conversational and emphatic tone.

Example: I'm really excited to see the concert.

Note: Really emphasizes the speaker's strong feelings or belief about something more than 'very'.

Totally

Totally is used to show complete agreement or emphasis, similar to 'very' but with a more informal and enthusiastic tone.

Example: That dessert was totally delicious.

Note: Totally adds a sense of complete agreement or affirmation, making it more emphatic than 'very'.

Insanely

Insanely is used to describe something in an extreme or exaggerated manner, similar to 'very' but with a negative connotation.

Example: The prices at that store are insanely high.

Note: Insanely emphasizes a sense of extremity, often used to express disbelief or shock.

Wicked

Wicked is used in informal speech to mean 'very' or 'extremely' in a positive context, typically in American English.

Example: That roller coaster was wicked fast.

Note: Wicked is a slang term that originated in New England and is commonly used in the northeastern United States.

Hella

Hella is slang used to mean 'very' or 'a lot' in a positive or negative context, especially in American English.

Example: She's hella talented at playing the guitar.

Note: Hella is a colloquial term most often associated with Northern California slang.

She is very happy.

The food was extremely delicious.

I am very interested in learning new things.

Very - Adverb (Adverb) / Adverb (Adverb)

Lemma: very

Conjugations

Adjective (Adjective): very

Adverb (Adverb): very

Syllabification and Stress

very Contains 1 syllables: very

Phonetic transcription: ˈver-ē

very , ˈver ē (The red syllable is stressed)

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

very: ~ 1200 (Very common).

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