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How to say "All" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "all", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
一括
いっかつ (ikkatsu)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
渾身
こんしん (konshin)
N1 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "all" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 一括 and 渾身.
In Japanese, 一括 (いっかつ (ikkatsu)) is typically associated with "all together, in a lump, collectively, batch" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Refers to handling multiple items, payments, or tasks at once, rather than individually..
On the other hand, 渾身 (こんしん (konshin)) maps to "with all one's might, with all one's body/strength" (Syllabus Level: N1) and represents Used to emphasize putting all one's effort, energy, or strength into an action. Often followed by の. A literal translation of "all" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "一括"
引っ越し料金は、まとめて一括で支払いました。
I paid the moving fees all at once.
Bilingual Context for "渾身"
彼は渾身の力を込めてボールを投げた。
He threw the ball with all his might.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "引っ越し料金は、まとめて ＿＿＿ で支払いました。" (Meaning: "I paid the moving fees all at once.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "一括" fits here because it means "all together, in a lump, collectively, batch" in the context of: "I paid the moving fees all at once.". "渾身" represents "with all one's might, with all one's body/strength".