N3
もっとも (mottomo)
もっとも
most, extremely; (less common) indeed, quite right
💡 Nuance & Usage:
This adverb is primarily used to mean "most" or "extremely," indicating the highest degree among a group. It precedes adjectives or adverbs. It can also be used as an expression of agreement, meaning "indeed" or "quite right," but this usage is less common in N3 contexts.
📝 Example Sentences
富士山は日本で最も高い山です。
Mt. Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "もっとも"!
このクラスで、田中さんが_______日本語が上手です。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「一番上手」という意味で「もっとも」を使います。
English: "もっとも" is used to mean "the most skillful."
English: "もっとも" is used to mean "the most skillful."
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