Japanese

いっさい
Meaning: all; everything; (with negative) not at all; absolutely not
Part of Speech: Noun, Adverb

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Handwriting

一
切

Example sentences

He decided not to drink any alcohol at all for the sake of his health.
彼の言葉には一切の迷いが感じられなかった。
Not a hint of hesitation could be felt in his words.
彼はその問題について一切言及しなかった。
He did not make any mention of that problem at all.
彼はその事件には一切タッチしていない。
He is not involved in that incident at all.
この食品には保存料が一切使われていません。
This food product does not contain any preservatives.
祖父は頑迷固陋な性格で、新しい機械を一切使わない。
My grandfather has a stubborn and narrow-minded nature and won't use any new machines at all.
彼は狷介固陋な性格で、周囲の助言を一切聞き入れない。
Due to his stubborn and narrow-minded nature, he doesn't listen to any advice from those around him.

Usage Notes

When used with a negative verb, it emphasizes a complete lack or total prohibition.

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