とても

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

1Very; extremely — an adverb indicating a high degree. (とっても is a more emphatic variant of the same word.)

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.

2Used before a negative to mean 'not at all' or 'simply 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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