Learn Japanese grammar: 一体 【いったい】(ittai). Meaning: emphasis; what on earth; what in the world.
This can be used when asking about something surprising, confusing, or unbelievable.
Both the kanji and hiragana form are commonly used.
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一体 - Example Sentences 例文
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Example #1
一体どこで彼に会ったんだ。
Example #2
あなたは一体何をしていますか？
Example #3
あの人は一体何の者だ？
Example #4
彼女は一体どこに住んでいるだろう。
Example #5
一体誰が彼女にそんなことを言ったのか？
Example #6
この騒ぎは一体なんですか?
Example #7
君が欲しいのは一体何だ。
Example #8
一体彼の話は本当だろうか。
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