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VocabJLPT N3

everything

Noun

Definitions

1. what
2. what sort of thing
3. everything
4. what (on earth)?

This noun means "every matter," "anything and everything," or "whatever the case may be." It is often used in broad statements about how one should approach all things or how something applies in every situation. You will frequently encounter it in proverbs or general life advice.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Look at all these people gathering — what's going on?

Sentence 2

The windows are rattling — what the heck is happening?!

Sentence 3

According to reports, the evacuation was completed without incident.

Sentence 4

The report from the scene states that everything is normal.

Sentence 5

There are a lot of cops outside the station — what's going on?