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How to say "Very" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "very", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
至って
いたって (itatte)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
盲亀浮木
もうきふぼく (moukifuboku)
C2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "very" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 至って and 盲亀浮木.
In Japanese, 至って (いたって (itatte)) is typically associated with "very; extremely; exceedingly" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents An adverb used to emphasize a high degree of something, often implying a surprising or unexpected extent. It's a slightly more formal expression than 'とても'..
On the other hand, 盲亀浮木 (もうきふぼく (moukifuboku)) maps to "A very rare, fortunate encounter" (Syllabus Level: C2) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus.. A literal translation of "very" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "至って"
彼女の態度は至って普通だった。
Her attitude was extremely ordinary.
Bilingual Context for "盲亀浮木"
私は盲亀浮木に興味があります。
I am interested in A very rare, fortunate encounter.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "彼女の態度は ＿＿＿ 普通だった。" (Meaning: "Her attitude was extremely ordinary.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "至って" fits here because it means "very; extremely; exceedingly" in the context of: "Her attitude was extremely ordinary.". "盲亀浮木" represents "A very rare, fortunate encounter".