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
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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?

土星のあの輪っかって一体なんなんですか?

What exactly are those rings [is that ring] around Saturn?

一体いったい 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?