Monday, 7 March 2016

translation - What is the meaning of あまり in this dialogue?


Is doesn't seem to be "not very much"...



A: 運転ができますか


B: あまり、うまくはないですけど



I would be grateful if someone could help. :]




Answer



This あまり does mean "(not) very" or "(not) really", as found in these examples.


あまりうまくはないですけど literally means "Although I'm not very good (at driving)", which already implies "Yes I can drive" without actually saying it.


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