completely; absolutely; totally
Used with a negative sentence to mean 'not at all' or 'by no means'. Emphasizes the complete absence or impossibility of something.
There is absolutely no possibility of that happening.
I can't believe a single word he says.
That is absolutely impossible.
万 (まん) is the common number word for 'ten thousand', while 万 (ばん) is a rare literary adverb meaning 'not at all' used with negatives; the two are unrelated despite sharing the same kanji.
all-purpose; universal; versatile · all-powerful; almighty; omnipotent
perfection; flawlessness; completeness
world expo; international exposition
thousands of miles; great distance
banzai; hurray; hooray · cause for celebration; something to cheer about · giving up; throwing one's hands up · eternal life and prosperity
all; everything; all things
all; everything; every aspect
all things; all creation; the universe
all nations; international; universal
Standard kanji spelling for this adverbial use.
Kana spelling is common in everyday writing, especially when the adverbial nuance is emphasized.
Derived from the kanji 万 (ten thousand), used here in an extended sense to mean 'by any chance' or 'in any way', which evolved into an emphatic negative adverb.
all things in nature; the whole of creation
all creation; all things in the universe
wide variety; great diversity; multifarious
matter for great congratulation; something truly celebratory
eternity; thousands of years; all generations
all ages; eternity; for all time
all people; the whole nation
exceedingly; extremely; very many
all possible means; every measure
hurrah!; long life; congratulations; full vent
certain death; many deaths
flood of customers; roaring business
heavy thunder; tremendous thunder
flood of emotions; many thoughts
many obstacles; innumerable difficulties
all people; everybody
sovereignty; imperial authority
various differentiations; many distinctions
eternity; an extremely long time
many changes; myriad transformations
tremendous number; myriad; countless