Explanation
Expresses the result of doing something excessively or beyond a certain point.
Formation
Verb-ます stem + あまり, い-Adjective + あまり, な-Adjective + のあまり, Noun + のあまり
Detailed explanation
The ～あまり grammar point is used to express a negative or undesirable outcome caused by doing something excessively or beyond a certain point. It often follows verbs, adjectives, and nouns, and is commonly translated as 'so much', 'too much', or 'to the extent that'.
Examples
Kinō wa tsukare-sugita amari, asa made nemuri tsuzukemashita.
Yesterday, I was so tired that I slept until morning.
Kanojo wa ureshii amari, nakidashite shimatta.
She was so happy that she ended up crying.
Kare wa anzen o kakunin suru amari, nankai mo doa o chekku shite iru.
He is so concerned about safety that he checks the door many times.
Samusa no amari, kare wa furue ga tomaranakatta.
It was so cold that he couldn't stop shivering.
Practice
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.