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N3 Lesson 4: 6/21

(あま)りにSo much...that, (Way) too...

Adverbial あまり

Structure

あまり(1) + (2)+ Adjective
あまり(1) + (2) + Adverb
あまり(1) + + Noun

(1) あんまり
(2) にも

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About あまりに

Being the adverbial form of (あま)る 'excess', あまりに is a grammar structure that is used to convey an 'excessive' amount of something that caused a certain result. あまりに will almost always be used in sentences expressing some sort of surprise/shock about the degree of (A). Often, あまりに is translated simply as 'so much (A) that (B)', or 'way too much (A)'.

In the last example, we can see that あまり will be followed by の when linked to a noun. Occasionally, にも will be used instead of . This just emphasizes the 'excess' of (A) further.

As the literal meaning of あまりに is quite close to 'excessively', it may be easier to remember this translation, rather than 'so much (A) that (B)'. Usually, 'it is excessively (A), so (B)' will cover most possible nuances.

Caution

あんまり is a colloquial variant of あまり that is often said, but should be avoided in any form of formal/official writing.

Examples

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    (あま)りに(はや)()いてしまった。

    I unfortunately arrived too early.

    そのケーキは(あま)りに(おお)きすぎて、()べられない。

    That cake is too big to eat.

    (あま)りに(さむ)すぎて、(かえ)ってきてしまった。

    It was too cold, so I turned back.

    その計画(けいかく)(あま)りに非現実的(ひげんじつてき)だよ。

    That plan is too unrealistic!

    (あま)りに仕事(しごと)(おお)すぎて、()()えない。

    I have too much work to deal with.

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