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Kotomora

全ぜん然ぜん

also: ぜんっぜん

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Meanings

1

adverb

not at all; not in the slightest

Used with a negative predicate to express complete negation. Standard, neutral register.

2

adverb

completely; entirely; wholly

Used with words that have a negative or opposite meaning (e.g., 反対, 違う, 駄目) to mean 'completely'. Not used with ordinary positive adjectives in standard Japanese.

3

adverb

very; extremely

Colloquial use with positive statements to mean 'very' or 'extremely'. Common in casual speech, especially among younger speakers. Considered informal.

Usage patterns