homonym Comparative
いっさい
VS
一切
Differences Between "いっさい" and "一切"
Option A
いっさい
Meaning
(not) at all, absolutely (not), entirely (without)
Reading
いっさい (issai)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
私はその件について、いっさい知りません。
I know absolutely nothing about that matter.
Option B
一切
Meaning
all, everything; absolutely not (with negative)
Reading
いっさい (issai)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
私はその件について一切知りません。
I know absolutely nothing about that matter.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "((not) at all, absolutely (not), entirely (without))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- いっさい: Used with negative verbs to emphasize a complete lack or absence of something. Stronger than 全然 (zenzen) or 少しも (sukoshi mo).
- 一切: When used with a negative verb, it means 'absolutely no' or 'not at all'. When used without a negative, it means 'all' or 'everything' (less common in daily conversation, more formal). 全面的な否定や、すべてという意味で使われます。
- いっさい: Used with negative verbs to emphasize a complete lack or absence of something. Stronger than 全然 (zenzen) or 少しも (sukoshi mo).
- 一切: When used with a negative verb, it means 'absolutely no' or 'not at all'. When used without a negative, it means 'all' or 'everything' (less common in daily conversation, more formal). 全面的な否定や、すべてという意味で使われます。
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