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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
諸法無我
しょほうむが (shohoumuga)
C2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "all" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 思いきり and 諸法無我.
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, 諸法無我 (しょほうむが (shohoumuga)) maps to "All things are selfless" (Syllabus Level: C2) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus.. 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 "諸法無我"
私は諸法無我に興味があります。
I am interested in All things are selfless.
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.". "諸法無我" represents "All things are selfless".