とても
Meaning
Very
Explanation
とても + Adjective
Examples
今日はとても暑いです。
📐 Formation
| Form | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Affirmative | とても | See examples above |
| Negative | とても → change ending | Practice with different verbs |
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
Common mistake: using the wrong verb group for て-form conjugation. Group 1, 2, and irregular verbs all form て differently.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
「とても」appears in もんだい1 (grammar fill-in) where you select the correct particle or ending, and in もんだい2 (sentence composition) where you arrange scrambled words.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「とても」mean?+
「とても」means "Very". とても + Adjective It is a JLPT N5 grammar point.
How do you use 「とても」?+
Example: 今日はとても暑いです。.
Is 「とても」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, it appears in the grammar section (もんだい1) and reading passages.
Practice 「とても」 in context