語感 Dictionary

一体

いったい

(what) the heck; (why) in the world; (who) on earth; one object

JLPT N3 Common word

Meanings

  1. Adverb

    (what) the heck; (why) in the world; (who) on earth

  2. Noun

    one object; one body; unity
  3. one form; one style
  4. one Buddhist image (or carving, etc.)

  5. Noun, Adverb

    generally; in general

Example sentences

  • 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んだ。

    What on earth is the matter?

  • 一体いったい、どうしたの。

    What on earth is the matter?

  • 一体いったい何なにをしたいの？

    What in the world do you want to do?

  • 一体いったい何なんの騒さわぎなの？

    What's all the fuss about?

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