This word means 'a lot' or 'many'. You use it when there is a big amount of something.
たくさん + VerbPrimary
たくさん + の + Noun
This word means 'a lot' or 'many'. You use it when there is a big amount of something.
毎日たくさん野菜を食べるようにしています。
I try to eat a lot of vegetables every day.
昨日のパーティーでは、たくさん写真を撮りました。
At yesterday's party, I took a lot of pictures.
時間があまりなくて、宿題はたくさんできませんでした。
I didn't have much time, so I couldn't do a lot of my homework.
この公園にはたくさんの猫がいます。
There are many cats in this park.
A:「もっといかがですか？」 B:「いえ、もうたくさんです。ありがとう。」
A: "Would you like some more?" B: "No, I've had plenty, thank you."
Think of "たくさん" like a chameleon. It changes how it works. Sometimes it describes an action, like "eat a lot." Other times, it describes a thing, like "many books." But when it describes a thing, you must add "の" after it. You cannot say "たくさん books."
This word means "a lot." It is like "many" or "much." "Ook" is more formal. Use "ook" in writing. "Ippai" is more casual. "Ippai" can also mean "full." This word is different from "yoku." "Yoku" means "often." This word means "a large amount."
Watch out: People sometimes mix up "たくさん" and "よく". "たくさん" means a big amount of something. For example, "たくさん勉強する" means you study many hours. "よく" means you do something often. "よく勉強する" means you study regularly. "たくさん" is about how much. "よく" is about how often.
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