たいそう
Also written 大そう, 大層
Meanings
- Adverb very; extremely; exceedingly; greatly; terribly
- な-adjective extreme; excessive; great many; large number of
- splendid; impressive; tremendous; immense
- exaggerated
Example sentences
- たいそうご無理をお願いしてすみません。
I am sorry I have imposed so much on you. - たいそうがっかりしたことには、彼女は試験に落ちた。
She failed the examination and I was greatly disappointed. - その娘はたいそう美しいので非常に冷静な男でさえも彼女に惹かれる。
That girl is so beautiful that she attracts even the most self-possessed men. - これはたいそう快適な暖炉ですね。
This is a very nice fireplace. - エレンはたいそう疲れていたので早く寝た。
Ellen was so tired that she went to bed early.
Common phrases
- たいそう気に入る