Vocab Info
N1 Adverb
到底(cannot) possibly, no matter how
Dictionary Definition
Adverb
1.
(cannot) possibly, (not) by any means, (not) at all, utterly, absolutely
Usually written using kana alone, with neg. sentence
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到底 【とうてい】
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部下:「私があなたに反抗することは到底出来ません。」
Subordinate: "There's no way I could possibly rebel against you." {(cannot) possibly, no matter how}
最下位のその選手はトップには到底追い付けないでしょう。
That player in last place cannot possibly catch up to the top, no matter how hard they try. {(cannot) possibly, no matter how}
選手:「あの弱い選手は、到底僕のライバルにはならないだろう。」
Player: "That weak player could not possibly become my rival, no matter how you look at it." {(cannot) possibly, no matter how}
新人:「僕がプロジェクトのリーダーを務めるなんて、到底無理ですよ!」
Newcomer: "There's no way I can possibly serve as the project leader!" {(cannot) possibly, no matter how}
僕の成功の裏には多くの人の失敗が隠れていると思うと、到底喜ぶ気になれない。
When I think about how many people's failures are hidden behind my success, I cannot possibly feel joy, no matter how much I try. {(cannot) possibly, no matter how}
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