NichiDict

一切

N1
いっさい
[issai]
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Meanings

1.NounNo-adj

all; everything; entirety; the whole

2.Adverb

absolutely (not); (not) at all; (none) whatsoever; without exception

Examples

彼は一切の責任を取ると言っていた。

He said he would take all responsibility.

一切の言い訳は認められないのです。

No excuses whatsoever will be accepted.

彼は法廷で一切の発言を拒否し、弁護士も驚いた。

He refused to make any statement in court, which surprised even his lawyer.