かなり
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Base adverb form. Used to modify adjectives, verbs, or other adverbs to indicate a significant degree. Example: 『かなり大きい』 (kanari ookii, 'quite big').
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are at a café discussing their recent travel experiences and how much they enjoyed different destinations.
かなり
かなり
considerably, fairly, quite
Core Language Building BlocksAdverbs & Connectors
Memory Hook
Imagine a car that's 'considerably' fast — you say 'car-ally' (sounds like かなり kanari) to describe it. 'Car-ally' → かなり (kanari, 'considerably').
Cultural Note
In Japanese, 『かなり』 (kanari) is often used in everyday conversation to express a moderate to high degree, such as in 『かなり暑い』 (kanari atsui, 'quite hot') or 『かなり上手』 (kanari jouzu, 'fairly skilled'). It's a versatile word for emphasizing without exaggeration.
Forms
Base: かなりBase adverb form. Used to modify adjectives, verbs, or other adverbs to indicate a significant degree. Example: 『かなり大きい』 (kanari ookii, 'quite big').