ことごとく
🃏 Flashcard
ことごとく
koto gotoku
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altogether; entirely; completely ~
N1
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📊 Pattern Stats
JLPT Level
N1
Advanced · Literary, rhetorical & rare forms
Reading
koto gotoku
Post ID
51250
Patterns today
0
0 / 10 daily goal
📝 Usage Notes
altogether; entirely; completely ~
🎯 Quick Quiz
What does this grammar pattern mean or do?
ことごとく
📚 How to Master This Pattern
Say It Aloud
Press Hear it and repeat ことごとく three times. Feel the rhythm — grammar patterns have a natural flow.
Flip Before Reading
Always try to recall the usage before flipping the card. Struggle = learning. Every failed recall makes the next one stick harder.
Write Two Sentences
Compose two original sentences using ことごとく. One about yourself, one about something you see right now.
Spaced Review
Save this pattern and revisit at 10 min, 1 day, 3 days. Production (writing) beats recognition for grammar.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern ことごとく mean?
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Altogether; entirely; completely ~
What JLPT level is ことごとく?
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JLPT N1 — Advanced · Literary, rhetorical & rare forms. To pass JLPT N1 you need to recognise and use this pattern correctly in reading and listening sections.
How do you use ことごとく in a sentence?
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Attach ことごとく (koto gotoku) to the appropriate verb or noun form as described in the usage notes. Then try writing two original sentences — one about yourself and one about something around you.
Is ことごとく formal or casual Japanese?
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ことごとく is used in formal or written contexts. You will see it mainly in written texts, news, business Japanese and academic contexts.
How can I remember ことごとく long-term?
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Use the flashcard on this page for active recall — see the pattern, reconstruct the usage from memory, then flip. Follow with the 4-choice quiz to distinguish it from similar patterns. Review at 10 minutes, 1 day and 3 days (spaced repetition). Writing two original sentences at each review session is the fastest way to reach production-level mastery.