あまり
あまり
JLPT N5 · vocab_adverbMeaning
Not very much (with negative)
Examples
あまり肉を食べません。
I don't eat meat very much.
📖 How to Use
「あまり」is a verb meaning "Not very much (with negative)." Practice conjugating it: polite form (〜ます), negative (〜ません), and te-form (〜て).
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
A common mistake with 「あまり」is mixing up plain form and polite form. On JLPT, both appear — know both.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい2 & もんだい3
Verbs like 「あまり」appear in grammar questions where you need to choose the correct conjugated form.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「あまり」mean in Japanese?+
「あまり」means "Not very much (with negative)". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_adverb" category.
How do you read 「あまり」?+
「あまり」is read as「あまり」.
Is 「あまり」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「あまり」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「あまり」?+
あまり肉を食べません。 — I don't eat meat very much.
Practice 「あまり」 with spaced repetition