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A20 Adverb

一向(いっこう)completely, absolutely, totally, (not) at all, (not) a bit, (not) in the least, earnestly, intently, determinedly

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    1. Adverb

      1. 1.

        completely, absolutely, totally

      2. 2.

        (not) at all, (not) a bit, (not) in the least

        in a negative sentence
      3. 3.

        earnestly, intently, determinedly

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    一向に 【いっこうに】

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    • 一向(いっこう)(あめ)がやまない。

      The rain doesn't stop at all.

    • (かれ)一向(いっこう)(かえ)ってこない。

      He hasn't come back at all.

    • 一向(いっこう)(ねむ)くならない。

      I'm not getting sleepy at all.

    • 担任(たんにん):「(かれ)態度(たいど)一向(いっこう)()くなりませんね。」教頭(きょうとう):「はい。そろそろ三者(さんしゃ)面談(めんだん)をしますか。」

      Homeroom teacher: "His attitude isn't improving at all." Vice principal: "Yes. Shall we have a three-way meeting soon?"

    • 息子:「一向に熱が下がらないんだ。」母:「つらいね。もう一回、違う病院に行ってみる?」

      Son: "My fever just won't go down." Mother: "That's tough. Do you want to try going to a different hospital again?"

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