とても

totemo
Common N5 adverb

Translations

1. very
2. extremely

Notes

The adverb 'とても' is commonly used in both spoken and written Japanese to emphasize the degree of an adjective or another adverb. It is neutral in formality and can be used in a wide range of contexts.

Examples

この映画はとてもおもしろいです。

Kono eiga wa totemo omoshiroi desu.

This movie is very interesting.

彼はとてもしんせつひとです。

Kare wa totemo shinsetsu na hito desu.

He is a very kind person.

今日とてもあついです。

Kyō wa totemo atsui desu.

It is very hot today.