(まった)

まったく
adverb
entirely, really
1. entirely, completely
To the full extent (with negatives).
まったく()からない
I don't understand at all.
I didn't know at all.
I totally agree.
There's no problem at all.
I have no interest at all.
It's a completely different opinion.
2. really, truly
Used for emphasis or exasperation.
What a nuisance!
Really, what are you thinking?
I'm truly appalled by you.
Honestly, you're hopeless.
Honestly, you're late every single time.

まったく functions as an adverb meaning "entirely" or as an exclamation expressing exasperation.

WITH NEGATIVE PREDICATES:

WITH AFFIRMATIVE:

EXCLAMATORY USE:

  • まったく!: Really! / Honestly! / Good grief!
  • Expresses frustration, exasperation, or disbelief
  • Often used at the start of a complaint

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