N2
てんで (tende)
てんで
(not) at all, entirely, completely (with negative)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Used with negative expressions to strongly emphasize the complete lack of something or that something is utterly impossible/useless. Informal, often implying exasperation.
📝 Example Sentences
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.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "てんで"!
この料理は味が薄すぎて、_______美味しくない。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「てんで～ない」で、全く～ない、という意味を強調します。
English: 'Tende~nai' emphasizes 'not at all'.
English: 'Tende~nai' emphasizes 'not at all'.
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