Toutei

JLPT N1

Usually written in kana.

到底 (Toutei) is a Japanese adverb meaning “(cannot) possibly, (not) by any means, (not) at all, utterly”.

Meanings

  1. adverb(cannot) possibly; (not) by any means; (not) at all; utterly; absolutelywith neg. sentence

Examples

  • His room is anything but neat.

  • This book is far above me.

  • I can't possibly think your story is true.

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Kanji in 到底

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