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VocabJLPT N5

everyone

Expression

Definitions

1. everyone
2. anyone
3. no one

This phrase combines the question word for "who" with the particle も, creating the meaning of "nobody" when used with a negative verb, or "everyone" or "anyone" when used in certain other contexts. In negative sentences it is the most common usage, expressing that no person does or has something. Pay attention to whether the sentence is negative or affirmative to determine the correct meaning.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

In the dream, no one called my name.

Sentence 2

Honestly, nobody really understands.

Sentence 3

"Nobody laughed, did they," she said.

Sentence 4

"Everyone looked like they were having fun," she said.

Sentence 5

No one answered the question.