Japanese word

ものすごい

Pronunciation

Romajimonosugoi

Meaning

  • i-adjectiveamazing

Example

この花火はものすごいです。ko no hana bi wa mo no su go i de su

This fireworks display is amazing.

Illustration for ものすごい (amazing)

More examples

この店はものすごい人気です。ko no mise wa mo no su go i nin ki de su

This shop is extremely popular.

Core concept

Presents a person, thing, or event as reaching an unusually high degree that strongly affects the observer.

Common phrases

  • ものすごい人気mo no su go i nin ki

    enormous popularity

  • ものすごい音mo no su go i oto

    tremendous noise

  • ものすごい量mo no su go i ryō

    huge amount

Similar words

すごいsugoi: Describes something that is very impressive, powerful, or beyond the usual level.

Definition in Japanese

規模や程度が極端に大きく、通常の範囲を大きく超えているさま。ki bo ya tei do ga kyoku tan ni ō ki ku tsū jō no han i o ō ki ku ko e te i ru sa ma

Word origin

ものすごい (monosugoi) is formed from 物 (mono, "thing") and 凄い (sugoi, "terrible" or "intense"); the meaning shifted from uncanny intensity to exceptional intensity.

Usage tips

  • The same ものすごい (monosugoi) that praises an impressive fireworks display can also strengthen an unpleasant description, making context important in conversation.

Other meanings

  • extremei-adjective

Opposites

Related words

  • ものすごさmonosugosaintensitynoun

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