Vocab Info

N1 Adverb

到底(とうてい)(cannot) possibly, no matter how

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Adverb

      1.

      (cannot) possibly, (not) by any means, (not) at all, utterly, absolutely

      Usually written using kana alone, with neg. sentence

    All Forms

    到底 【とうてい】

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    Examples

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      部下(ぶか):「(わたし)があなたに反抗(はんこう)することは到底(とうてい)出来(でき)ません。」

      Subordinate: "There's no way I could possibly rebel against you." {(cannot) possibly, no matter how}

      • N1

      最下位(さいかい)のその選手(せんしゅ)はトップには到底(とうてい)()()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}

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      選手(せんしゅ):「あの(よわ)選手(せんしゅ)は、到底(とうてい)(ぼく)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}

      • N1

      新人(しんじん):「(ぼく)がプロジェクトのリーダーを(つと)めるなんて、到底(とうてい)無理(むり)ですよ!」

      Newcomer: "There's no way I can possibly serve as the project leader!" {(cannot) possibly, no matter how}

      • N1

      (ぼく)成功(せいこう)(うら)には(おお)くの(ひと)失敗(しっぱい)(かく)れていると(おも)うと、到底(とうてい)(よろこ)()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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