Word details
とんでもない
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word とんでもない.
Dictionary
Entry
1
Adjective
unthinkable; unexpected; absurd; outrageous; preposterous; terrible
Examples
ジャックが音楽が苦手なんてとんでもない、それどころか、ピアノを弾くのがうまい。
It isn't true that Jack is no good at music; on the contrary, he plays the piano well.
2
Interjection
absolutely not!; far from it!; impossible!; preposterous!; what a thing to say!; no way!
Examples
「君はそれを終えたか」「とんでもない、始めたばかりだ」
"Have you finished it?" "On the contrary, I've just begun."
3
Interjection
(it was) no bother at all; not at all; don't mention it
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