Meaning

Primary

Completely

Alternatives

Entirely, Truly, Really, Wholly

Word Type

adverb

Explanation

This is the adverb version of the kanji all. So, it's like you add an 'ly' to it. But, that doesn't work too well (allly? c'mon). So, instead think of this word as completely, entirely or truly.

Reading

まったく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Since this word consists of a kanji with hiragana attached, you can bet that it will use the kun'yomi reading. You didn't learn that reading with this kanji, so here's a mnemonic to help you:

The person who completely doesn't understand this vocab word is Matt (まった). Be sure to take note of the small , too.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 全くできない

    cannot do at all

    全く分からない

    to have no idea, to not understand at all

    全く知らない

    to not know at all

Context Sentences

あなたと全く同じ考えです。

I have the exact same idea as you.

平日は全く休みが有りません。

There's no weekdays off at all.

全力でレバーを引いたが、水は全く出なかった。

I pulled the lever with all my strength, but there was no water coming out.

Kanji Composition