Unit 5 - Section 2: Superlatives

Practice Quiz

Too Much, Degree, Frequency

Learn to express degree, extent, and frequency in Japanese. These patterns help you describe how much, how often, and intensity levels.

Too Much / Excessively

Pattern: [Adjective] すぎる (sugiru) = too [adjective]

Express that something is excessive or beyond what's desirable

この映画えいがは長ながすぎます。
[Kono eiga wa nagsugimasu]
Translation: This movie is too long.
値段ねだんが高たかすぎます。
[Nedan ga takasugimasu]
Translation: The price is too expensive.

Frequency Expressions

Common Frequency Adverbs:
  • いつも (itsumo) - always
  • よく (yoku) - often / frequently
  • 時々 (tokidoki) - sometimes
  • たまに (tamani) - occasionally
  • ほとんど〜ない (hotondo~nai) - hardly ever
  • 絶対〜ない (zettai~nai) - never
私は毎日まいにちジムに行きます。
[Watashi wa mainichi jimu ni ikimasu]
Translation: I go to the gym every day.
よく映画えいがを見ます。
[Yoku eiga wo mimasu]
Translation: I often watch movies.

Degree/Extent Expressions

How much/How intense:
  • 非常に (hijou ni) - very / extremely
  • とても (totemo) - very
  • かなり (kanari) - quite / considerably
  • 少し (sukoshi) - a little / slightly
  • 全然 (zenzen) - not at all
今日きょうは非常ひじょうに暑あついです。
[Kyou wa hijou ni atsui desu]
Translation: It's extremely hot today.
この料理りょうりは辛からすぎます。
[Kono ryouri wa karasugimasu]
Translation: This food is too spicy.

Degree Pattern Summary

Expression Usage Example
すぎる Too [adjective] 高すぎる (too expensive)
とても Very とても美しい (very beautiful)
かなり Quite / Considerably かなり難しい (quite difficult)
少し A little 少し疲れた (a little tired)
全然 Not at all 全然問題ない (no problem at all)

Study Tips

Master Degree and Frequency:
  • Frequency adverbs: Go before the main verb in a sentence
  • すぎる: Attached directly to the adjective stem
  • Degree words: Help you express your feelings and reactions
  • Negation with degree: 全然 (not at all) often requires negative form
  • Common combinations: Match frequency to tense for natural expression
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Study Tips
  • Read each example carefully
  • Practice pronunciation aloud
  • Create your own sentences to reinforce memory
  • Finish the section quiz