Meaning

Primary

Very

Word Type

adverb

Explanation

Look at this totem, oh (とても)! It's very, very, very, very lucky, as all totems should be.

This word has a slightly formal feel to it, and you’ll come across it most in writing.

Pronunciation

とても
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • とてもうれしい

    very happy

    とても分かる

    to be very understandable, to understand very well

    とても大切

    very important

Context Sentences

ありがとう、とてもうれしいです。

Thank you, I am very happy to hear that.

これは、とても大切なテディベアなの。

This is a very precious teddy bear.

あの先生のレクチャーはとても分かりやすい。

That teacher's lecture is very easy to understand.