非常に

ひじょうに

Extremely, very

N4adverb·hijouni

How to remember it

非常 (extraordinary/emergency) + に — extraordinarily so, very.

Example sentences

  • 今日は非常に寒いです。

    きょうはひじょうにさむいです。

    It is extremely cold today.

  • 彼は非常に忙しいです。

    かれはひじょうにいそがしいです。

    He is extremely busy.

Usage

Slightly formal/written tone; in casual speech とても is more common.

Related words

とてもすごく大変極めて

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