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Adverb (used in conversation only)
| An adverb that indicates that something exceeds the speaker's and/or hearer's expectation to a considerable degree. | Quite; rather; pretty |
| 【Related Expression: 案外; いがいと; 割合】 | |
(ks). ここの寿司は、結構美味しいね。
The sushi in this place is quite good, isn't it?
(a). この車は古いんだけど、結構よく走りますよ。
This car is old, but it runs quite well, you know.
(b). あの人は間抜けに見えるでしょう。でも、結構頭がいいんです。
He looks dumb, but he is quite sharp.
(c). 四月だというのに、結構寒いね。
It is April, but it is rather cold, isn't it?
(d). 小さい町なのに、結構いいレストランがあるね。
There are quite a few good restaurants in this small town, aren't there?
(e). この料理は量は少ないけど、結構胃にもたれるね。
This dish is small in quantity, but it is pretty heavy on the stomach.
(f). 今日は日曜日なのに高速が結構混んでいるね。
Today is Sunday, but the highway is rather crowded, isn't it?
(g). 父は楽天的な人でしたが、失職した時に結構悩んだようです。
My father was an optimist, but when he lost his job, I think he suffered quite a bit.
(h). カラオケは初めてだったが、結構楽しかった。
It was my first karaoke, but it was rather enjoyable.
