Learn Japanese grammar: なかなか (nakanaka). Meaning: very; quite; pretty; rather; just not ~.
Usage 1) なかなか + Noun / Adjective
When なかなか is used with a noun or adjective, the speaker expresses a sense of unexpectedness or surprise.
Usage 2) なかなか + Verb
When なかなか is used with a negative verb, it implies that the speaker has attempted to do something, but it is unable to do it.
For more information about this usage, see JLPT N4 lesson なかなか～ない (nakanaka~nai).
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なかなか - Example Sentences 例文
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Example #1
なかなか面白そうです。
Example #2
彼はなかなか本を読む。
Example #3
この料理はなかなか美味しいですね。
Example #4
彼らはなかなか手ごわい相手ですね。
Example #5
なかなかのドレスですね。君にとても似合うと思うよ。
Example #6
車のエンジンがなかなかかからない。
Example #7
バスを待つだけなのになかなか時間がかかりそうです。
Example #8
もう来るはずなんですが、なかなかバスが来ませんね。
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