N2
はなはだ (hanahada)
はなはだ
extremely; exceedingly; greatly; profoundly (often used with negative connotations or to express strong emotions/situations)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
A formal and somewhat old-fashioned adverb, often used to emphasize a negative situation or strong emotion, like '非常に' or '大変' but with more gravitas. Can sometimes be used humorously.
📝 Example Sentences
その発表は、はなはだ不十分な内容だった。
The presentation had extremely insufficient content.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "はなはだ"!
彼の態度は_______失礼で、我慢できなかった。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「はなはだ」は非常に、大変という強調を表す硬い表現です。
English: 'Hanahada' is a formal expression emphasizing 'extremely' or 'very'.
English: 'Hanahada' is a formal expression emphasizing 'extremely' or 'very'.
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