synonym Comparative
てんで
VS
あながち
Differences Between "てんで" and "あながち"
Option A
てんで
Meaning
(not) at all, entirely, completely (with negative)
Reading
てんで (tende)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は人の話を聞かず、てんで話にならない。
He doesn't listen to others at all; he's completely unreasonable.
Option B
あながち
Meaning
(not) necessarily, (not) altogether, (not) entirely (usually with negatives)
Reading
あながち (anagachi)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼の考えも、あながち間違っているとは言えない。
His idea is not altogether wrong.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "((not) at all, entirely, completely (with negative))"?
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使い分け解説:
- てんで: Used with negative expressions to strongly emphasize the complete lack of something or that something is utterly impossible/useless. Informal, often implying exasperation.
- あながち: Used with negative forms to express 'not entirely' or 'not necessarily'. Similar to 「必ずしも～ない」. (必ずしも～ない、と言い切れない)
- てんで: Used with negative expressions to strongly emphasize the complete lack of something or that something is utterly impossible/useless. Informal, often implying exasperation.
- あながち: Used with negative forms to express 'not entirely' or 'not necessarily'. Similar to 「必ずしも～ない」. (必ずしも～ない、と言い切れない)
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