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JLPT N3 Grammar

一体

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N3 · Other · 一体 + 疑问句

what on earth; exactly

一体 + 疑问句

一体 intensifies a question, showing strong curiosity, surprise, or frustration.

It often appears with question words such as 何, 誰, and どうして.

一体どうしてこんなミスが起きたのですか。

Why on earth did such a mistake happen?

Do not use it in ordinary statements; it usually strengthens a question.

It adds weight to a question.

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