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    とんでもない仕業 (an outrageous act)

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression (noun phrase)
    neutral to slightly emphatic

    How it works

    This is a noun phrase composed of the i-adjective とんでもない (tondemonai, meaning 'outrageous', 'terrible', 'preposterous') modifying the noun 仕業 (shiwaza, meaning 'act', 'deed', 'doing'). It describes an act or deed that is incredibly bad, shocking, or unbelievable.

    Sample sentences

    こんなひどいことは、とんでもない仕業だ。

    Such a terrible thing is an outrageous act.

    窓ガラスが割られていた。これは誰かとんでもない仕業に違いない。

    The window glass was broken. This must be someone's terrible deed.

    彼の裏切りは、本当に理解できないとんでもない仕業だった。

    His betrayal was a truly incomprehensible and outrageous act.

    Quick facts

    nuance:The phrase emphasizes the extreme negativity or shock associated with the act. 'とんでもない' expresses a strong sense of disbelief or indignation.
    usageContext:Often used to express strong condemnation, surprise, or anger regarding someone's actions.

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    Example

    こんなひどいことは、とんでもない仕業だ。

    Such a terrible thing is an outrageous act.

    窓ガラスが割られていた。これは誰かとんでもない仕業に違いない。

    The window glass was broken. This must be someone's terrible deed.

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