いったい
Reading: いったい
Meaning: what on earth, what the heck
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Example Sentence
いったい 何 が 起きた の
What on earth happened?
Usage Notes
Used for emphasis in questions, expressing surprise or irritation. Often paired with question words like なに or どう.
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