English–Japanese
“completely” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajimattaku
Example
それは全く違います。so re wa matta ku chiga i ma su
That is completely different.
How to say “completely” in Japanese
“Completely” in Japanese is 全く (mattaku).
Shows that something reaches an extreme with no remainder, meaning completely in an affirmative statement and not at all with a negative one.
Example sentences with 全く
この方法は全く新しいです。ko no hō hō wa matta ku atara shi i de su
This method is completely new.
Tips for using 全く
- As a standalone response, 全く (mattaku) expresses exasperation in a way that differs from its usual role before another word.