Adverb (fukushi), Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)
very; considerably; easily; readily; fairly; quite; highly; rather
Usually written using kana alone
あいつは、なかなかいい奴だぜ!He is a good joker. Adverb (fukushi)
by no means; not readily
Usually written using kana alonewith a verb in the negative
Noun
middle; half-way point
Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
excellent; wonderful; very good
Usually written using kana alone
Also written 中中【なかなか】、仲々【なかなか】、仲仲【なかなか】、却々【なかなか】、却却【なかなか】