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JLPT N2 Grammar

ちっとも~ない

N2Negation

N2 · Negation · ちっとも + nai-form verb / i-adjectiveくない / na-adjectiveではない

Meaning

not at all

Structure

ちっとも + nai-form verb / i-adjectiveくない / na-adjectiveではない

Explanation

ちっとも~ない is a complete negative meaning “not at all,” common in speech.

Usage

It must be followed by a negative form.

Example

何度説明を聞いても、ちっとも分かりません。

No matter how many times I hear the explanation, I do not understand it at all.

Common Mistake

Do not forget the negative ending; ちっとも alone is incomplete.

Memory Tip

When you see ちっとも, look for ない.

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