N2
いっさい (issai)
一切
all, everything; absolutely not (with negative)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
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。
📝 Example Sentences
私はその件について一切知りません。
I know absolutely nothing about that matter.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "一切"!
彼はこのプロジェクトの進捗について、_______報告しなかった。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「一切～ない」は、「全く～ない」という強い否定を表す表現です。
English: 'Issai ~ nai' is a strong negative expression meaning 'not at all'.
English: 'Issai ~ nai' is a strong negative expression meaning 'not at all'.
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