What does the Eiken word "badly" mean?

The Eiken word "badly" (adverb (副詞)) means "ひどく、悪く；とても". It is an essential term for the Eiken exam.

Can you give a practice example for "badly"?

Yes, a practical example is: "He plays the guitar very badly." which translates in Japanese as "彼はギターをとてもひどく弾きます。".

Eiken Grade Pre-2

adverb (副詞)

badly

💡 Usage & Nuance: 「ひどく」という意味で使われることが多いですが、「とても～したい」のようにwantなどの動詞と結びついて強調する使い方もあります。英検では、状態や感情の程度を表す文脈でよく見られます。

He plays the guitar very badly.

彼はギターをとてもひどく弾きます。

Verify your vocabulary strength for "badly"

My car was damaged _______ in the accident.

🎉 正解 / Correct!

解説: 事故で車が「ひどく」損傷した、という意味でbadlyが適切です。
English: In an accident, a car is typically 'badly' damaged.

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