全く

まったく
JLPT:N3
Frequency:
1

Completely; totally; used to emphasize that something is wholly the case (often used with negatives to mean 'not ... at all').

AdverbNoun Taking 'の'

Examples

問題の意味が全く分からない。

I don't understand the meaning of the problem at all.

彼の説明は全く適切だった。

His explanation was completely appropriate.

この計画は全く失敗に終わった。

This plan ended in complete failure.

2

Used to express agreement or strong emphasis, meaning 'indeed' or 'exactly'.

AdverbNoun Taking 'の'

Examples

まったく、その通りだ。

Indeed, that's exactly right.

全くその考えには賛成できない。

I can't agree with that idea at all.

3

An interjection expressing exasperation or annoyance (like 'good grief' or 'honestly').

InterjectionUsually Kana

Examples

まったくもう、約束を守ってよ!

Good grief—keep your promise!

まったく、信じられない話だ。

Honestly, it's an unbelievable story.

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