あまりの〜に
Formation
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Variations
あまりの〜で
Meaning
Indicates that the degree of a noun's quality is so extreme that it results in an unusual or unintended reaction. Often used with nouns derived from adjectives (e.g., sadness, coldness).
Examples
あまりの寒さに、震えが止まらなかった。
Because it was so cold, I couldn't stop shivering.
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