No. 159 in Japanese
かなり
"かなり" means "quite" or "fairly."
In a sentence
この本はかなり面白いですね。
This book is quite interesting.
Here, 'かなり' is an adverb meaning 'quite' or 'considerably,' indicating a significant but not extreme level of interest.
彼女はかなり早く走ることができます。
She can run quite fast.
In this context, 'かなり' is used to describe the notable extent of her speed, enhancing the adjective 'fast.'
今日はかなり暑いですね。
It is quite hot today.
The adverb 'かなり' modifies 'hot' in this sentence, suggesting that the heat is noticeable and beyond the ordinary.
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