Synonym Nuance VS
How to say "All" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "all", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
一度に
いちどに (ichido ni)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
VS
Japanese Option B
こぞって
こぞって (kozotte)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "all" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 一度に and こぞって.
In Japanese, 一度に (いちどに (ichido ni)) is typically associated with "all at once, simultaneously" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Indicates that multiple things happen or are done at the same time or in a single attempt..
On the other hand, こぞって (こぞって (kozotte)) maps to "all together; everyone (without exception)" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Indicates that all members of a group did something collectively, often with enthusiasm or unity. It implies 'without exception'.. A literal translation of "all" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "一度に"
一度にたくさんの質問をしました。
I asked many questions all at once.
Bilingual Context for "こぞって"
クラスメートがこぞって彼の誕生日を祝った。
All the classmates celebrated his birthday together.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: " ___ たくさんの質問をしました。" (Meaning: "I asked many questions all at once.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "一度に" fits here because it means "all at once, simultaneously" in the context of: "I asked many questions all at once.". "こぞって" represents "all together; everyone (without exception)".