～あまり JLPT N2

Formation

Verb-ます stem + あまり, い-Adjective + あまり, な-Adjective + のあまり, Noun + のあまり

Explanation

The ～あまり grammar point is used to express a negative or undesirable outcome caused by doing something excessively or beyond a certain point. It often follows verbs, adjectives, and nouns, and is commonly translated as 'so much', 'too much', or 'to the extent that'.

Example sentences

• 昨日は疲れすぎたあまり、朝まで眠り続けました。

  Yesterday, I was so tired that I slept until morning.

  Kinō wa tsukare-sugita amari, asa made nemuri tsuzukemashita.

• 彼女はうれしいあまり、泣き出してしまった。

  She was so happy that she ended up crying.

  Kanojo wa ureshii amari, nakidashite shimatta.

• 彼は安全を確認するあまり、何回もドアをチェックしている。

  He is so concerned about safety that he checks the door many times.

  Kare wa anzen o kakunin suru amari, nankai mo doa o chekku shite iru.

• 寒さのあまり、彼は震えが止まらなかった。

  It was so cold that he couldn't stop shivering.

  Samusa no amari, kare wa furue ga tomaranakatta.