N4
ぜんぜん (zenzen)
全然
not at all, entirely (with negative verb)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Always used with a negative verb or phrase (e.g., 全然ない, 全然分からない). In informal speech, it's sometimes used positively, but this is non-standard.
📝 Example Sentences
彼は日本語が全然分かりません。
He doesn't understand Japanese at all.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "全然"!
昨日は忙しくて、_______勉強できませんでした。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「全然」は否定形と一緒に使い、「全く～ない」という意味になります。
English: 'Zenzen' is used with a negative form, meaning 'not at all'.
English: 'Zenzen' is used with a negative form, meaning 'not at all'.
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