全然～ない
Not at all
You'll be able to make a strong negative statement that leaves no degree or amount.
この問題は全然分かりません。
kono mondai wa zenzen wakarimasen.
What do you think this sentence means?
I do not understand this question at all.
Deny something completely
全然～ない means not at all. It emphasizes a complete lack of an action, understanding, or quality.
今日は全然寒くないです。
kyou wa zenzen samukunai desu.
It is not cold at all today.
Form and use 全然～ない
Use negative verbs, adjectives, or copular forms. Colloquial affirmative expressions such as 全然大丈夫 exist, but this lesson practices the negative construction.
今日は全然寒くないです。
kyou wa zenzen samukunai desu.
It is not cold at all today.
昨日は全然勉強しませんでした。
kinou wa zenzen benkyou shimasen deshita.
I did not study at all yesterday.
卒業してから、高校の友だちには全然会っていません。
sotsugyou shite kara, koukou no tomodachi ni wa zenzen atte imasen.
Since graduating, I haven't seen my high school friends at all.
先月から、兄から全然連絡がありません。
sengetsu kara, ani kara zenzen renraku ga arimasen.
I haven't heard from my older brother at all since last month.
去年買った自転車は、全然使っていません。
kyonen katta jitensha wa, zenzen tsukatte imasen.
I haven't used the bicycle I bought last year at all.
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