まるっきり
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Base adverb form. Used to emphasize total negation or completeness, often in negative sentences or to describe something that is exactly as if. Example: 『まるっきり違う』 (marukkiri chigau, 'completely different').
Theme
During a study session at the library, User and their classmate Miyuki discuss a difficult math problem. Miyuki expresses frustration with her understanding.
まるっきり
まるっきり
completely, perfectly, just as if
Core Language Building BlocksAdverbs & Connectors
Memory Hook
Imagine a circle that's 'completely' full — 'maru' means circle in Japanese, and 『まるっきり』 (marukkiri) sounds like 'maru circle' — think of a perfect, complete circle!
Cultural Note
『まるっきり』 (marukkiri) is often used in casual speech to emphasize total negation or completeness, such as in expressions like 『まるっきりわからない』 (marukkiri wakaranai, 'I don't understand at all'). It adds a strong, emphatic tone.
Forms
Base: まるっきりBase adverb form. Used to emphasize total negation or completeness, often in negative sentences or to describe something that is exactly as if. Example: 『まるっきり違う』 (marukkiri chigau, 'completely different').