副詞・程度N5

あまり〜ない

not very / not much

Structure

あまり + V-ない / Adj-くない

Explanation

Used with negative form to mean "not very / not much". あまり+negative = low degree.

Examples

この映画はあまり面白くないです。

This movie is not very interesting.

私はあまりお酒を飲みません。

I don't drink much alcohol.

Note

あまり must pair with negative. In affirmative, あまり means "excessively" (different usage). あんまり is more casual.

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