N3
ことごとく (kotogotoku)
ことごとく
all, entirely, without exception
💡 Nuance & Usage:
An adverb meaning 'completely' or 'everything without exception'. It implies that nothing was left out. Can be used for positive or negative outcomes, often used in more formal or literary contexts.
📝 Example Sentences
彼の計画はことごとく失敗に終わった。
All his plans ended in failure.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "ことごとく"!
新しいプロジェクトの提案は、会議で_______却下された。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「ことごとく」は「すべて、完全に」という意味で、提案が一つ残らず却下されたことを表します。
English: 'Kotogotoku' means 'all, completely,' indicating that every single proposal was rejected.
English: 'Kotogotoku' means 'all, completely,' indicating that every single proposal was rejected.
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