Translation guide
Expresses a large amount, degree, or extent. In Japanese, this is often conveyed through adverbs, quantifier phrases, or sentence-ending particles rather than a single fixed phrase.
To say there is a lot of something, or that something happens to a great extent.
The most common and versatile word for 'a lot' or 'many'. Can be used as an adverb or noun.
He has a great deal of money.
It rained a great deal yesterday.
Adverb meaning 'considerably' or 'quite a lot'. Emphasizes a high degree.
This problem is difficult a great deal.
He eats a great deal.
Formal or literary adverb meaning 'greatly' or 'very much'. Often used in speeches or writing.
The plan succeeded a great deal.
When modifying a noun directly, use たくさんの (like 'a lot of').
A great deal of people gathered.
To say something happens frequently or a lot.
To emphasize the extent of a feeling or state.
Formal adverb meaning 'very' or 'extremely'. Common in both speech and writing.
The news surprised me a great deal.
Casual adverb meaning 'very' or 'really'. Extremely common in spoken Japanese.
Formal adverb meaning 'very' or 'greatly'. Often used in polite contexts.
To say something is much more (adjective) than something else.
There is no single Japanese phrase that directly corresponds to 'a great deal' in all contexts. Instead, choose the appropriate adverb or quantifier based on what you want to express (amount, frequency, degree, comparison).
He is late a great deal.
That helped a great deal.
大変お世話になりました。
You have helped me a great deal.