Vocabulary

What does まるっきり (marukkiri) mean?

まるっきり means completely, utterly (not).

Quick facts
Readingまるっきり
Romajimarukkiri
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
まるっきり
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkmarukkiri

completely, utterly (not)

Example sentences

  • His story was a total lie.

  • I don't understand English at all.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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