一向(いっこう)に

いっこうに
adverb
not at all; not in the least (with negative)
1. not at all; not in the least; not a bit (with negative)
Used with a negative predicate to emphasize that something has not changed, improved, or happened at all. Expresses frustration or strong negation about the lack of progress or change.
一向(いっこう)に構(かま)わない。
I don't mind at all.
雨(あめ)が一向(いっこう)に止(や)まない。
The rain won't stop at all.
何度(なんど)電話(でんわ)しても一向(いっこう)につながらなくて困(こま)っている。
No matter how many times I call, it won't connect at all, and I'm at a loss.

Usage

Almost always used with negative predicates (ない, ません, etc.). Expresses that a situation has not changed despite expectation or effort. Conveys a sense of frustration or emphasis. The exception is the fixed expression 一向(いっこう)に構(かま)わない (I don't mind at all), which uses a negative verb but has an accepting nuance.

Common collocations

  • 一向(いっこう)に構(かま)わない (don't mind at all)
  • 一向(いっこう)に変(か)わらない (hasn't changed at all)
  • 一向(いっこう)に進(すす)まない (isn't progressing at all)

Similar words

  • 全然(ぜんぜん): not at all — more casual and versatile; can also be used with positive predicates in colloquial speech
  • 少(すこ)しも: not even a little — similar emphasis on complete negation

Related Words

Synonym: 全然(ぜんぜん) (not at all (casual, versatile))
Synonym: 少(すこ)しも (not even a little)
Compare: 皆目(かいもく) ((not) at all)
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Added 2026.3.13 11:03 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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