Synonym Nuance VS
How to say "All" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "all", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
思いきり
おもいきり (omoikiri)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
悉く
ことごとく (kotogotoku)
N1 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "all" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 思いきり and 悉く.
In Japanese, 思いきり (おもいきり (omoikiri)) is typically associated with "with all one's might; to one's heart's content; resolutely; boldly" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents 強調したい行動や感情に対して使われる副詞です。「存分に」「思い切って」といったニュアンスがあります。It's an adverb used to emphasize an action or feeling, conveying the nuance of 'to one's heart's content' or 'boldly/resolutely'..
On the other hand, 悉く (ことごとく (kotogotoku)) maps to "all, entirely, completely, without exception" (Syllabus Level: N1) and represents Emphasizes that every single item or aspect is included; nothing is left out. Used for a comprehensive and exhaustive inclusion.. A literal translation of "all" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "思いきり"
久しぶりの旅行なので、思いきり楽しみたい。
Since it's a long-awaited trip, I want to enjoy myself to the fullest.
Bilingual Context for "悉く"
彼の提案は、悉く却下された。
All of his proposals were rejected without exception.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "久しぶりの旅行なので、 ＿＿＿ 楽しみたい。" (Meaning: "Since it's a long-awaited trip, I want to enjoy myself to the fullest.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "思いきり" fits here because it means "with all one's might; to one's heart's content; resolutely; boldly" in the context of: "Since it's a long-awaited trip, I want to enjoy myself to the fullest.". "悉く" represents "all, entirely, completely, without exception".