Translation and Meaning of: 全然 - zenzen
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 全然 (zenzen) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: zenzen
Kana: ぜんぜん
Type: adverb
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Translation / Meaning: totally; fully; completely; by no means (Neg. Verb)
Meaning in English: wholly;entirely;completely;not at all (neg. verb)
Definition: Absolutely. Wow. Not doing anything or doing nothing.
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (全然) zenzen
"Zenzen" is a Japanese word that means "not at all" or "nothing". The word is composed of two Kanji: "zen" which means "whole" or "complete" and "zen" which means "so" or "in such a way". The word is often used in negative sentences to emphasize denial, such as "I don't understand anything" (全然わからない, zenzen wakaranai). The word can also be used in colloquial expressions to emphasize surprise or shock, such as "This is completely unexpected" (全然予想外だ, zenzen yosou-gai da).How to Write in Japanese - (全然) zenzen
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (全然) zenzen:
Synonyms and Similar - (全然) zenzen
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
全く; まったく; 一切; 何もかも; すっかり
Words containing: 全然
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Words with the same pronunciation: ぜんぜん zenzen
Example Sentences - (全然) zenzen
Below are some example sentences:
全然わかりません。
Zenzen wakarimasen
I do not understand anything.
I do not know anything.
- 全然 - zenzen - no translation completely/nothing
- わかりません - wakarimasen - I don't understand I do not understand
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Other words of the same type: adverb
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "totally; fully; completely; by no means (Neg. Verb)" é "(全然) zenzen". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
