あまり  (amari): So much that; from excessive

So much that; from excessive

V dictionary／Vた／Nの／な-adjective な + あまり
Notation: N = noun; V dictionary = dictionary-form verb; V stem = the stem before ます; plain clause = plain-form clause; negative stem = the form before ない. Follow the attachment shown above.

An excessive feeling or action causes a result, often unintended; distinguish あまり～ない meaning not very.

研究に熱中するあまり、食事を忘れた。

I became so absorbed in research that I forgot to eat.

練習に熱中するあまり、食事を忘れた。

I became so absorbed in practice that I forgot to eat.

勉強に熱中するあまり、食事を忘れた。

I became so absorbed in study that I forgot to eat.

準備に熱中するあまり、食事を忘れた。

I became so absorbed in preparation that I forgot to eat.

仕事に熱中するあまり、食事を忘れた。

I became so absorbed in work that I forgot to eat.