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Not at all with 全然〜ない

Grammar: Degree » 全然〜ない

The adverb 全然(ぜんぜん) followed by a negative verb or adjective gives the meaning “not at all”, such as “do not understand at all” or “am not happy at all”.

Examples

Not understanding at all with 全然〜ない

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During an underwater-breath-holding contest, Cocoa begins a game of charades. Syaro doesn’t understand at all what the gestures are supposed to mean.

シャロ:
全然(ぜんぜん)わからない