Meaning

Primary

Very

Alternatives

Extremely, Exceedingly

Word Type

adverb

Explanation

When something is moving towards emergency (非常), it is something that is very, extremely bad. Like, exceedingly so. It's nuts.

Reading

ひじょうに
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading comes straight from the word 非常, which you hopefully know okay by now!

Context

Context Sentences

ありがとうございます。非常に助かります。

Thank you very much. It is very helpful.

正直、そのニュースには非常にショックを受けました。

Frankly, I was very shocked by the news.

非常に残念ですが、三田さんはプロジェクトチームから外れることになりました。

We are very sorry to inform you that Mr. Mita is no longer a part of the project team.

Kanji Composition