一体全体

This is the 7170th most frequent Japanese word.


一体全体

"One whole entity; (intensifier) what in the world, what on earth."


Used to emphasize a question and express incredulity.

一体全体何が起こったのですか。

What in the world happened?


Highlights confusion and disbelief toward understanding his explanation.

彼の説明は一体全体どうなっているのか、全く理解できない。

I absolutely can't understand how in the world his explanation makes sense.


Expresses amazement when asking for explanation regarding an achievement.

一体全体、君はどうやってこれを達成したの?

How in the world did you achieve this?