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あんまり
anmari
Description
あんまりは、よくないことや少ししかないことを言うときに使います。ほとんどの場合、あとに「ない」や「だめ」をつけます。
'あんまり' is used when talking about something bad or something that is only a little. In most cases, 'ない' or 'だめ' is added after it.
Meanings
あんまりanmari
Not very; not much, usually with a negative expression.
この料理はあんまりおいしくない。
This dish isn't very tasty.
あんまりだanmari
Too much; excessively, especially in あんまりだ.
そんな言い方はあんまりだ。
That way of speaking is too harsh.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
あまり is more neutral or formal; あんまり sounds more conversational.
- Etymology
A spoken form of あまり, meaning “excess” or “remainder.”
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