Meaning

Primary

The Heck

Alternatives

In The World, On Earth

Word Type

adverb

Explanation

Okay, so this one is really weird, sorry. Each of us only get one body in our lifetimes, right? Well what the heck! What if I want more than one body. Let's all be mad about this together.

Reading

いったい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own. Just watch out because いち is shortened to いっ here!

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 一体どういうこと...

    What the heck...

    一体だれが...

    Who the heck..?

    一体どうすれば...

    What the heck should one do..?

Context Sentences

一体どうなっているんだ。

What the heck is going on?

一体どこに行けば、このサンダルが手に入りますか?

Where on earth can I get these sandals?

一体、あなたは自分をだれだと思ってるんですか?

Who the hell do you think you are?

Kanji Composition