CEFR A1

very

Translation

とても / 非常に / 大変

Used to a high degree or to emphasize the quality of an adjective or adverb.

It's very cold outside, so wear a warm coat.
It's very cold outside, so wear a warm coat.
She was very happy to see her old friends again.
She was very happy to see her old friends again.

カタカナ: ヴェリー

IPA: /ˈvɛri/

Used to a high degree or to emphasize the quality of an adjective or adverb.

意味: 形容詞や副詞の程度を強め、「とても」「非常に」と強調する際に使います。

It's very cold outside, so wear a warm coat. — It's very cold outside, so wear a warm coat.
She was very happy to see her old friends again. — She was very happy to see her old friends again.
The task was very difficult, but he managed to complete it. — The task was very difficult, but he managed to complete it.

Japanese translations of Very:

very + adjective (collocation): Used to intensify an adjective. — "The soup is very hot."
very + adverb (collocation): Used to intensify an adverb. — "He ran very quickly."
very much (collocation): Used to intensify a verb or as a response. — "I like this very much."