(まった)

まったく
adverb
entirely, really
descriptive
1. entirely, completely
To the full extent (with negatives).
まったく()からない
I don't understand at all.
まったく()らなかった
I didn't know at all.
まったく同感(どうかん)
I totally agree.
まったく問題(もんだい)ない
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.
まったく(こま)ったもの
What a nuisance!
Really, what are you thinking?
I'm truly appalled by you.
まったく、しょうがない(ひと)
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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