割と
Meanings
1
comparatively; relatively; fairly; rather; pretty; unexpectedly
Expresses that something is more than expected or to a moderate degree. Often used in casual speech. The nuance of 'unexpectedly' appears when the degree is surprising.
See also: 割に
This movie was fairly interesting.
I was able to do it relatively easily.
We arrived pretty early, didn't we?
Usage patterns
- 割と〈形容詞〉comparatively/fairly ~ (modifying an adjective)
This problem is fairly difficult.
- 割と〈動詞〉to do something fairly/relatively (in a certain way)
He apologized fairly quickly.
Expressions
- わりとどうでもいいI couldn't care less; not caring less