JLPT N4 Elementary
中々
「なかなか」
Quite or considerably; not easily when used with negatives.
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1 Adverb
“Quite impressive” / “Surprisingly good”
Indicates a degree or quality that exceeds the speaker’s expectations, often implying a sense of admiration.
Example
この レストラン の ピザ は なかなか 美味しい です よ 。
The pizza at this restaurant is actually quite good.
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2 Adverb
“Not easily” / “Takes a while”
Emphasizes that an action or event is not happening despite expectation, effort, or the passage of time.
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