JLPT N5

amari ~ nai desu

Express 'not really' or 'not very'; used to soften a negative statement.

Formation

Explanation

The あまり~ないです grammar point is used to express that something is 'not really' or 'not very' to a certain extent. It is often used to soften a negative statement. It can be used with verbs, い-adjectives, and な-adjectives in their negative forms.

Example sentences

  • I don't really eat much.

    Amari tabenai desu.

  • This movie is not really interesting.

    Kono eiga wa amari omoshirokunai desu.

  • He is not very kind.

    Kare wa amari shinsetsu ja nai desu.

  • I am not very good at Japanese.

    Watashi wa amari nihongo ga jouzu ja nai desu.