あまりにも
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あまりにも
amari ni mo
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too…; so much… that; excessively~
N3
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JLPT Level
N3
Intermediate · Expressing nuance & contrast
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amari ni mo
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50815
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📝 Usage Notes
too…; so much… that; excessively~
📖 How to use it
Emphasizes that something is to an excessive degree, often with a negative or surprising nuance.
Attaches to
Attaches to the stem of な-adjectives, the dictionary form of い-adjectives and verbs, or a noun followed by の (e.g., あまりにも + ひどい, あまりにも + 高い, あまりにも + 大きい, あまりにも + 無理, あまりにも + 簡単).
あまりにも is used to stress that something exceeds a reasonable or expected limit. It often carries a tone of complaint, surprise, or pity. Unlike あまり (which can be used in negative sentences to mean 'not very'), あまりにも always indicates excess. For example, if a test is 'あまりにも難しい', it's not just difficult—it's almost impossible. This expression is common in both spoken and written Japanese, but in very casual speech you might just hear あまりに (without も) with the same meaning.
この問題はあまりにも難しくて、誰も解けなかった。
Kono mondai wa amari ni mo muzukashikute, dare mo tokenakatta.
This problem was so difficult that nobody could solve it.
彼女はあまりにも親切で、断るのが申し訳なかった。
Kanojo wa amari ni mo shinsetsu de, kotowaru no ga mōshiwakenakatta.
She was so kind that I felt bad about refusing.
その映画はあまりにも悲しくて、泣いてしまった。
Sono eiga wa amari ni mo kanashikute, naite shimatta.
The movie was so sad that I ended up crying.
Not あまりに (without も)
あまりに is a slightly less emphatic variant, but they are often interchangeable. The key difference is that あまりにも is stronger and slightly more formal; in conversation, あまりに is more common.
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Used in both spoken and written Japanese, but somewhat more emphatic and slightly formal; in casual speech you might hear あまりに instead.
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あまりにも
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Compose two original sentences using あまりにも. One about yourself, one about something you see right now.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern あまりにも mean?
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Too…; so much… that; excessively~
What JLPT level is あまりにも?
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Nihoner currently groups this pattern under JLPT N3 — Intermediate · Expressing nuance & contrast. Use the level label as study guidance rather than a prediction of what will appear on an exam.
How do you use あまりにも in a sentence?
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Attach あまりにも (amari ni mo) to the appropriate verb or noun form as described in the usage notes. Then try writing two original sentences — one about yourself and one about something around you.
Is あまりにも formal or casual Japanese?
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あまりにも is used in both casual and polite contexts. It appears frequently in everyday conversation, textbooks, and simple written materials.
How can I remember あまりにも long-term?
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Use the flashcard on this page for active recall — see the pattern, reconstruct the usage from memory, then flip. Follow with the 4-choice quiz to distinguish it from similar patterns. Review later the same day and again over the following days. Writing original sentences can help you practise using the pattern in context.