あまりに

あまりに is an adverb meaning "so much … that" or "too …". It emphasizes that something has reached an extreme degree, often to the point where it causes a notable consequence or reaction. It is stronger and more literary than the simple adverb あまり used in negative sentences.

Basic usage: あまりに + Adjective / Verb

あまりに is placed before an adjective or verb to stress that the degree is excessive, typically followed by a clause describing the result.

あまりの + Noun + に

When modifying a noun, the pattern changes to あまりの + Noun + に. The noun typically expresses a quality or sensation (e.g. あつ暑さ, うつくし美しさ, おどろき驚き).

あまりにも – more emphatic

Adding も to form あまりにも further intensifies the emphasis, conveying a sense of indignation or strong emotion.

Difference from あまり (+ negative)

The basic adverb あまり is used with negative predicates to mean "not very" or "not much" (e.g.

). In contrast, あまりに is used in affirmative contexts to express that something is excessively or extraordinarily so.