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
悉皆
しっかい (shikkai)
N1 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "all" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 思いきり and 悉皆.
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, 悉皆 (しっかい (shikkai)) maps to "all, everything, entirely, without exception" (Syllabus Level: N1) and represents A formal and somewhat archaic word meaning 'all' or 'everything without exception'. Less common in daily conversation than 全て. 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 "悉皆"
準備は悉皆整ったので、あとは本番を待つだけだ。
All preparations are complete, so all that's left is to wait for the main event.
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.". "悉皆" represents "all, everything, entirely, without exception".