so much… that (あまり) – Japanese Grammar あまり (amari)

Q: What JLPT level is あまり?

JLPT N3 — Intermediate · Expressing nuance & contrast

Q: How do you use あまり in a sentence?

Attach あまり to the appropriate verb or noun form. So much… that

Q: Is あまり formal or casual Japanese?

あまり can be used in both casual conversation and polite speech depending on context.

あまり

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amari

so much… that

なぜなら nazenara んだって ndatte ばよかった ba yokatta にしては ni shite wa せいぜい seizei に違いない ni chigai nai 数量 + は suuryou + wa て済む te sumu ような気がする you na ki ga suru も～ば～も mo~ba~mo 中 chuu / juu べきではない beki dewa nai を中心に o chuushin ni もしかしたら moshika shitara さて sate には ni wa てもかまわない temo kamawanai に反して ni hanshite べきだ beki da わけがない wake ga nai なぜなら nazenara んだって ndatte ばよかった ba yokatta にしては ni shite wa せいぜい seizei に違いない ni chigai nai 数量 + は suuryou + wa て済む te sumu ような気がする you na ki ga suru も～ば～も mo~ba~mo 中 chuu / juu べきではない beki dewa nai を中心に o chuushin ni もしかしたら moshika shitara さて sate には ni wa てもかまわない temo kamawanai に反して ni hanshite べきだ beki da わけがない wake ga nai

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あまり

amari

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so much… that

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📊 Pattern Stats

JLPT Level N3

Intermediate · Expressing nuance & contrast

Reading amari

Post ID 50814

Patterns today 0

0 / 10 daily goal

📝 Usage Notes

so much… that

🎯 Quick Quiz

What does this grammar pattern mean or do?

あまり

📚 How to Master This Pattern

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Say It Aloud

Press Hear it and repeat あまり three times. Feel the rhythm — grammar patterns have a natural flow.

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Flip Before Reading

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Write Two Sentences

Compose two original sentences using あまり. One about yourself, one about something you see right now.

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Spaced Review

Save this pattern and revisit at 10 min, 1 day, 3 days. Production (writing) beats recognition for grammar.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the grammar pattern あまり mean? ▼

So much… that

What JLPT level is あまり? ▼

JLPT N3 — Intermediate · Expressing nuance & contrast. To pass JLPT N3 you need to recognise and use this pattern correctly in reading and listening sections.

How do you use あまり in a sentence? ▼

Attach あまり (amari) 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 formal or casual Japanese? ▼

あまり 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 long-term? ▼

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 at 10 minutes, 1 day and 3 days (spaced repetition). Writing two original sentences at each review session is the fastest way to reach production-level mastery.