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kanji
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kunyomiひとhito
onyomiいちichi
いつitsu
Example Word
一体: really. The Japanese adverb '一体 (いったい)' is used to express strong emphasis, doubt, or curiosity, often translated as 'really', 'on earth', or 'in the world'. It is commonly used in questions to convey a sense of wonder or disbelief. For example: What on earth is this?「一体これは何ですか?」(いったいこれはなんですか?). Where in the world did you go?「一体どこに行ったの?」(いったいどこにいったの?). It can also be used in exclamations to emphasize a statement, such as: I really don't understand!「一体わからない!」(いったいわからない!). The nuance of '一体' often implies that the speaker is seeking clarity or expressing frustration.
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