Definition and meaning of 一体 - いったい in Japanese
いったい一体
ittai
N4
1.what in the world
Adverb
一体なんだよ？
What in the world is that?いったい一体
ittai
N4
1.expressing surprise, confusion, or emphasis in questioning.
Adverb (fukushi)
一体、何が起こったの？(What the heck happened?)
What the heck happened?一体、なぜ彼は怒っているの？(Why in the world is he angry?)
Why in the world is he angry? More examples
2.unity or oneness of a single entity.
Noun
一体の力で、団結して問題を解決しましょう。
Let's unite and solve the problem with one force.一体となって、目標に向かって進みましょう。
Let's come together and move towards our goal as one. More examples
3.having a unified form or style.
Noun
一体のデザインで統一感を出しました。
We created a sense of unity with a consistent design.一体のスタイルで統一感を演出しました。
We showcased a sense of unity with a consistent style. More examples
4.a single Buddhist image or carving.
Noun
このお寺には、美しい一体の仏像があります。
This temple has a beautiful Buddhist image.一体の石像が山の中腹に建てられています。
A single stone statue is erected on the mountainside. More examples
5.typically or as a whole.
Noun, Adverb (fukushi)
一体、何を食べたいですか？
What do you want to eat in general?一体、どこに行くつもりですか？
Where do you intend to go in general? More examples
Collocations
WORD OF THE DAY
はなび
花火
hanabi