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JLPT N5 Grammar Point: なかなか

JLPT N5

This JLPT N5 grammar point explains how to use なかなか correctly, with formation rules and example sentences.

Pattern

Explanation

When なかなか is used with a negative form, it means 'not easily' or 'rarely'. It shows that something is harder to do or happens less often than expected.

Usage

Place なかなか before the verb or phrase in negative form to express difficulty or rarity.

Formation

なかなか + V(negative form)

Examples

都会では、なかなか星を見ることができません。

とかいでは、なかなか ほしを みることが できません。

In the city, we can hardly see stars.

この問題はなかなか解けません。

このもんだいは なかなか とけません。

This problem is not easy to solve.

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