とても
- very; awfully; exceedinglyword usually written using kana aloneとっても is more emphatic
- (not) at all; by no means; simply (cannot)word usually written using kana alonebefore a negative form
adverb (fukushi)
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- very; awfully; exceedingly
- (not) at all; by no means; simply (cannot)
This word is used to emphasize the degree of an action or a state, indicating a high level of intensity.
In this context, the word is used to indicate a negative emphasis, emphasizing that something is not the case or not possible.
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His essay gave only a superficial analysis of the problem, so it was a real surprise to him when he got the highest grade in the class.
Although astrology has no scientific basis, it's very popular and it seems that many people believe in it.