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一体 (ittai) meaning in japanese

💡Meaning

(What) the heck?

📝Usage

一体 + Question word

📚Examples

1

一体、何があったのですか。

⚠️Notes

An adverb used with question words to add emphasis of doubt, confusion, or frustration. "(What/who/why) on earth...?" (e.g., 一体、何があったのですか。 - What on earth happened?)