全然
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 全然
1
With neg. sentence
(not) at all; (not) in the slightest
Examples
「長い１日だったのでお疲れでしょう」「いいえ、全然」
"You must be tired after a long day." "No, not in the least."
2
Neg. context, e.g. 全然反対
wholly; entirely; completely; totally
Examples
あなたの作文は全然だめだというわけではない。
Your composition is not altogether bad.
3
Colloquial; Pos. context, e.g. 全然いいよ
extremely; very
Kanji in this Word
全
6 strokes
Frequency: 75
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
whole
entire
all
complete
fulfill
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゼン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
まった.く
すべ.て
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
たけ
まさ
然
12 strokes
Frequency: 401
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
sort of thing
so
if so
in that case
well
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゼン
ネン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
しか
しか.り
しか.し
さ
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