とんでもない
とんでもない · i-adjective
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | とんでもない | とんでもなくない |
| Polite | とんでもないです | とんでもなくないですalso とんでもなくありません |
| Past polite | とんでもなかったです | とんでもなくなかったですalso とんでもなくありませんでした |
| Past | とんでもなかった | とんでもなくなかった |
| Te-form | とんでもなくて | とんでもなくなくて |
| Adverbial | とんでもなく | |
| Conditional | とんでもなければ | とんでもなくなければ |
| Tara conditional | とんでもなかったら | とんでもなくなかったら |
Meanings
unthinkable; outrageous; absurd
Used to describe something so extreme or unexpected that it is hard to believe or accept. Often carries a negative or shocked tone.
It's an outrageous story that he would say such a thing.
I made an unthinkable mistake.
absolutely not!; no way!; what a thing to say!
Strong interjection rejecting a suggestion, accusation, or compliment. Expresses disbelief or strong denial.
"You didn't do it, did you?" "Absolutely not!"
not at all; don't mention it; no bother at all
Humble interjection used to deflect thanks or apologies, indicating that the action was no trouble. Polite and modest.
"Thank you for helping." "Not at all. Anytime."
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉はとんでもないfor something to be outrageous or unthinkable
Such a demand is outrageous.
- 「〜」「とんでもない!」used to firmly deny an accusation or suggestion
"Did you lie?" "Absolutely not!"
- 「ありがとう」「とんでもないです」used to humbly deflect thanks, saying it was no trouble
"Thanks for helping me." "Oh, it was nothing at all."
- とんでもない〈事〉が起こるfor an unbelievable/terrible thing to happen
Something outrageous happened during the meeting.
- 〈人〉がとんでもない目に遭うfor someone to go through an awful, unexpected ordeal
I went through an awful experience during the trip.