Explanation：なかなか〜ない
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"not easily"
Used to convey a sense of difficulty or challenge in doing something. It often implies that while one might expect something to happen or be achievable, it is proving to be much harder or not happening as easily as anticipated. This expression can also convey a nuance of frustration or disappointment.
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なかなか + V（nai - form）
なかなか Vません
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- Difficulty in Achieving Something: Used to express that something is not happening easily or is difficult to achieve.
- Expectation vs. Reality: Implies that there is a gap between what one expects to happen and the actual situation.
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N4
Sample sentenes
コーヒーを 飲んでしまったので なかなか 寝られません。
Since I drank coffee, I can’t sleep easily.
１０分以上待っていますが、なかなか バスが 来ません。
I have been waiting for the bus for over ten minutes already but, the bus hasn’t come yet.
もう２年も 日本語を 勉強していますが、 なかなか 上手に なりません。
I have already studied Japanese for 2 years but my japanese is still not good and needs more time to be good.
漢字を 何回も ノートに 書いているんですが なかなか 覚えられません。
I wrote down Kanji in my note book many times but I still can’t memorize it easily.
タバコを やめたいと 思っているんですが なかなか やめられません。
I wanted to stop smoking but I can’t stop easily.
Vocabulary
| Japanese | English |
| まつ | to wait |
| おぼえる | to memorize |
