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一体いったい (ittai)

(1) one object,one body,(2) what on earth?,really?,(3) generally

  • JLPT N3
  • adverb
  • Pitch 0
  • #1261 most frequent

Meaning

一体 (いったい, ittai) is a JLPT N3 adverb meaning “(1) one object,one body,(2) what on earth?,really?,(3) generally”.

Kanji in this word

Example sentences 12

一体いったい何事なにごとですか。

What on earth is going on?

一体いったい誰だれかしら?

Who ever can it be?

一体いったい、どうしたの。

What on earth is the matter?

一体いったい何なんの騒さわぎですか。

What on earth is the commotion?

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