ほとんど (Almost all)
Almost all, Most, Hardly any, Few (Adverbial noun)
JLPT N4
Pattern
ほとんど / ほとんど + negative
How it works
ほとんど means “almost all / most” (ほとんどの人), or with a negative “hardly any / almost never” (ほとんど食べない).
Examples
- ほとんどの 学生が 来ました。Almost all the students came.
- お酒は ほとんど 飲みません。I hardly ever drink alcohol.
Related grammar
Further reading
Bunpro N4 · Lesson 5Put your practice together
Work through a complete paper at your own pace or choose a timed mock exam. No account is needed to begin.