大変
taihen
Common
N4
na-adjective
Translations
1.
very
2.
difficult
3.
terrible
Notes
The term '大変' can be used to express both a high degree of something (e.g., very) and a state of difficulty or trouble. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.
Examples
それは大変ですね。
Sore wa taihen desu ne.
That's tough, isn't it?
大変な仕事を終えました。
Taihen na shigoto o oemashita.
I finished a difficult job.
彼は大変疲れている。
Kare wa taihen tsukarete iru.
He is very tired.