あまり〜ない
あまり〜ない means not very; not much. It is a JLPT N4 grammar point. Use this with a negative expression to show that the degree or frequency is not high. It is softer than saying 'not at all.'
Japanese sources describe it as 「あまり程度が高くない」.
あまり〜ない examples
私は辛い食べ物があまり好きではありません。
I do not like spicy food very much.
今日はあまり寒くないです。
Today is not very cold.
あまり〜ない exercises
Pick what belongs in the parentheses. The answer is marked below.
この店は（ ）安くないです。
- あまり ✓
- とても
- よく
- もう
This shop is not very cheap.
私は朝ごはんを（ ）食べません。
- あまり ✓
- いつも
- たくさん
- すぐ
I do not eat breakfast very much.
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