Japanese word

甚だ

Pronunciation

Romajihanahada

Meaning

  • adverbextremely

Example

その説明は甚だ不十分です。so no setsu mei wa hanaha da fu jū bun de su

That explanation is extremely inadequate.

Illustration for 甚だ (extremely)

More examples

その対応には甚だ遺憾な点があります。so no tai ō ni wa hanaha da i kan na ten ga a ri ma su

There are deeply regrettable aspects to that response.

Core concept

It marks a degree far beyond the ordinary, often with a strong negative tone.

Common phrases

  • 甚だ遺憾hanaha da i kan

    deeply regrettable

  • 甚だ疑問hanaha da gi mon

    extremely questionable

  • 甚だ不十分hanaha da fu jū bun

    extremely inadequate

Similar words

とてもtotemo: Expresses a high degree and is common in everyday speech.
非常にhijōni: Expresses a very high degree in neutral or formal language.
極めてkiwamete: Expresses an exceptionally high degree in formal language.
大変taihen: Expresses a high degree and is also used in polite or written language.

Definition in Japanese

程度や状態が普通を大きく超えていることを表す。しばしば好ましくない事柄に用いる。tei do ya jō tai ga fu tsū o ō ki ku ko e te i ru ko to o arawa su shi ba shi ba kono ma shi ku na i koto gara ni mochi i ru

Word origin

The Japanese adverb 甚だ (hanahada, "extremely") is a native word inherited from older Japanese, but its exact internal formation is uncertain; the kanji 甚 (jin, "very great") reflects its meaning.

Usage tips

  • The adverb 甚だ (hanahada) appears in formal statements such as 甚だ遺憾 (hanahada ikan), a set expression meaning "deeply regrettable," and sounds more formal than とても (totemo).

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