Meaning of 一体 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
-
一体JLPT 3
-
Kana Readingいったい
-
Romajiittai
-
Word Senses
-
- Parts of speech
- adverb (fukushi)
- Meaning
- ...the heck (e.g. "what the heck?"); ...in the world (e.g. "why in the world?"); ...on earth (e.g. "who on earth?")
-
- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- one object; one body; unity
-
- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- one form; one style
-
- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- one Buddhist image (or carving, etc.)
-
- Parts of speech
- adverbial noun (fukushitekimeishi)
- Meaning
- generally; in general
-
Example Sentences
一体, いったい used in context
-
工業区と商業区が一体となった総合的な開発区を目指しております。
We are aiming for an integrated development zone that combines business and industrial quarters.
-
What have you been getting up to till now?!
-
性能的には問題なかったんだけど、一体あたりにかかる費用があまりにも膨大で、コストパフォーマンスが悪いということでね。
There was nothing wrong with their ability, it was just that the expense for each unit was so vast that the cost performance was bad.
-
What on earth spurred them to such an action?
-
Koga, what on earth happened in your youth?
-
Where can Yoko have gone?
Related Study Lists
Study lists that include this entry
Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
body, substance, object, reality, counter for images
On: タイ, テイ
Kun: からだ, かたち
7 strokes
Go beyond looking it up
Turn every word you look up into a word you actually know
You found the word. Now make it stick. Nihongo Master connects the dictionary directly to your personal study system so one click is all it takes.
- Save to personal study lists
- Drill with spaced repetition until it sticks
- Print handwriting practice sheets
- Test yourself with skill quizzes
- Track progress across every word you study
No credit card required. Cancel anytime.
Earn with Nihongo Master
Love Japanese? Share it and get paid.
Join the Nihongo Master affiliate program. Share your link and earn 30% on every payment your referrals make, for as long as they stay subscribed.
- 30% lifetime recurring commission
- 60-day referral cookie
- No approval needed — start right away
- Monthly payouts via PayPal