N3
いったい (ittai)
一体
(what/who/where/when/how) in the world; what on earth
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Used as an intensifier with interrogative words (何, 誰, どこ, いつ, どう) to express surprise, bewilderment, or exasperation. Can also mean 'one body' or 'united'.
📝 Example Sentences
一体何があったのか、教えてください。
Please tell me what on earth happened.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "一体"!
君は_______何を考えているんだ？
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 疑問詞「何」を強調し、驚きや不満を表すときに「一体」を使います。
English: 'Ittai' is used to emphasize the interrogative 'nani' and express surprise or dissatisfaction.
English: 'Ittai' is used to emphasize the interrogative 'nani' and express surprise or dissatisfaction.
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