Illustration: During a summer afternoon in a neighborhood bicycle repair shop, the mechanic sits beside an electric fan with a soaked towel around his neck. Sweat runs down his flushed face, his shirt clings to his back, and he fans himself vigorously despite the fan already blowing directly at him.

たいそう

taisou

very, extremely

This intensifier can sound somewhat old-fashioned. Note written by AI.

Example sentences

駅えきの近ちかくに住すんでいるとたいそう便利べんりだ。
It is very convenient to live near a station.
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彼かれはたいそう速はやく走はしる。
He runs very fast.
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今日きょうはたいそう冷ひえますね。
It’s very cold today.
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