JLPT N4 Elementary
大変
Very or extremely; difficult, serious, or tough.
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たいへん hiragana form, common
1 Na-adjective, Noun
Tough" / "A Big Deal
Describes a situation that is physically or mentally burdensome, serious, or demanding of great effort.
Example
子育て は 大変 です が 、 楽しい です 。
Raising children is tough, but it's fun.
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2 Adverb
Very" / "Extremely
Indicates a high degree or extent of a condition, often used to emphasize emotions or states.
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