NichiDict

一体

N3
いったい
[ittai]
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Meanings

1.Adverb

(what) the heck; (why) in the world; (who) on earth

2.Noun

one object; one body; unity

3.Noun

one form; one style

4.Noun

one Buddhist image (or carving, etc.)

5.NounAdverb

generally; in general

Examples

一体ここで何が起こったのですか。

What on earth happened?

みんなの心が一体になって、大きな力が生まれた。

Everyone's hearts became one, and a great power was born.

一体どこへ行くつもりですか。

Where in the world are you planning to go?