あまり〜ない
Meaning
Not very much
Explanation
あまり + Adjective/Verb (negative)
Examples
お酒はあまり飲みません。
📐 Formation
| Form | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Affirmative | あまり〜ない | See examples above |
| Negative | あまり〜ない → change ending | Practice with different verbs |
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
Memorizing this pattern in isolation isn't enough — JLPT always tests grammar in context.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
「あまり〜ない」appears in もんだい1 (grammar fill-in) where you select the correct particle or ending, and in もんだい2 (sentence composition) where you arrange scrambled words.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「あまり〜ない」mean?+
「あまり〜ない」means "Not very much". あまり + Adjective/Verb (negative) It is a JLPT N5 grammar point.
How do you use 「あまり〜ない」?+
Example: お酒はあまり飲みません。.
Is 「あまり〜ない」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, it appears in the grammar section (もんだい1) and reading passages.
Practice 「あまり〜ない」 in context