あまり〜ません

N5

not very ~

Structure

あまり + Negative

Explanation

「あまり〜ません」 means "not very ~". Structure: あまり + Negative. This is a JLPT N5 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.

Example sentences

amaribenkyouoshimasen.

I do not do study very often.

amarishitsumon'oshimasen.

I do not do question very often.

amarikaimonooshimasen.

I do not do shopping very often.

amarisentakuoshimasen.

I do not do laundry very often.

amaridenwaoshimasen.

I do not do telephone call very often.

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