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JLPT N1 Advanced

一向

Not at all, entirely, or completely; used with negative verbs to emphasize that nothing has changed or progressed.

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一向に This is the form you will almost always see and use.
Adverb

Not at all" / "(Not) in the slightest

Indicates that a situation remains unchanged or shows no sign of occurring despite the passage of time or effort.

Example

毎日 練習 して いる のに 、 日本語 が 一向に 上手 に ならない 。

Even though I practice every day, my Japanese isn't improving at all.

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一向
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Not at all, entirely, or completely; used with negative verbs to emphasize that nothing has changed or progressed.
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