JLPT N1 Grammar (koto gotoku)

Meaning

altogether; entirely; completely ~

How to use

ことごとくVerb
Adjective (limited)
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Learn Japanese grammar: (koto gotoku). Meaning: altogether; entirely; completely ~.

Kanji forms: 「悉く」&「尽く」.

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Example #1

せいとはことごとくしっている。
seito wa koto gotoku shitteiru.
I know each and every student.
Example #2

ほんのないようはことごとくあたらしい。
hon no naiyou wa koto gotoku atarashii.
The contents of the book are entirely new.
Example #3

わたしたちのけいかくはことごとくしっぱいした。
watashi tachi no keikaku wa koto gotoku shippai shita.
All our plans have completely failed.
Example #4

かれはかのじょのようきゅうにはことごとくおうじる。
kare wa kanojo no youkyuu ni wa koto gotoku oujiru.
He responds to all her requests.
Example #5

かのじょはスーパースターのとくちょうをことごとくそなえている。
kanojo wa suupaasutaa no tokuchou o koto gotoku sonaete iru.
She has all the characteristics of a superstar.
Example #6

かれはぶんぽうをことごとくむししている。
kare wa bunpou o koto gotoku mushi shite iru.
He ignores all grammar.
Example #7

かのじょはこれまでてをつけたしごとはことごとくせいこうした。
kanojo wa kore made te o tsuketa shigoto wa koto gotoku seikou shita.
She has succeeded in all the work she has done so far.
Example #8

かれはかぶをかうため、しょゆうものをことごとくまきあげられた。
kare wa kabu o kau tame, shoyuumono o koto gotoku makiagerareta.
He sold off all his possessions in order to buy stock.

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