GRAMMAR
かなり
quite
considerably
Explanation
NOTE
かなり is an adverb meaning "quite," "fairly," or "considerably" — more than average but not extreme.
この映画はかなり面白かった。
This movie was quite interesting.
Kanari is used as an adverb to indicate that a degree or amount is higher than average.
NOTE
It can modify adjectives, verbs, or adverbs, and can be used in both positive and negative contexts.
STRUCTURE
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彼女はかなり頑張っている。
Kanojo wa kanari ganbatte iru.
She is working quite hard.
その問題はかなり難しい。
Sono mondai wa kanari muzukashii.
That problem is considerably difficult.
試験までかなり時間がかかった。
Shiken made kanari jikan ga kakatta.
It took quite a long time until the exam.
Practice exercises
1
この映画はかなり面白い。
This movie is quite interesting.
Answer
かなり
2
今日はかなり寒いですね。
It's quite cold today, isn't it.
Answer
かなり
3
彼はかなり上手に話す。
He speaks quite well.
Answer
かなり
4
このレストランの料理は可なりおいしい。
The food at this restaurant is quite delicious.
Answer
可なり
5
この試験はかなりむずかしい。
This exam is quite difficult.
Answer
かなり
6
彼女はかなり頑張っているが、結果はまだ出ていない。
She is working quite hard, but results have not come out yet.
Answer
かなり
7
この映画はかなり面白かった。
This movie was quite interesting.
Answer
かなり
8
試験までかなり時間がかかった。
It took quite a long time until the exam.
Answer
かなり