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Japanese grammar まったく〜ない: indicates a complete negation or that something is not at all the case. Pattern and examples.

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〜まったく〜ない | indicates a complete negation or that something is not at all the case

Key takeaways

Grammar pattern 〜まったく〜ない (まったく〜ない): indicates a complete negation or that something is not at all the case.

See example sentences below.

〜まったく〜ない at a glance

At a glance
〜まったく〜ない
〜mattaku〜nai
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Expression
〜まったく〜ない
Reading
〜mattaku〜nai
Natural meaning
indicates a complete negation or that something is not at all the case
Typical use
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Core meaning of 〜まったく〜ない

Core meaning

indicates a complete negation or that something is not at all the case

Examples

Example 1

その件については、私はまったく知りません。

Translation

I know absolutely nothing about that matter.

Example 2

10年ぶりに戻ってきたが、この町はまったく変わっていない。

Translation

I've returned after ten years, but this town hasn't changed at all.

〜まったく〜ない | indicates a complete negation or that something is not at all the case | Daily Nihongo