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How to say "All" in Japanese

Both words can translate to "all", but which should you choose?

Japanese Option A

思い切り

おもいきり (omoikiri)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
VS
Japanese Option B

一括

いっかつ (ikkatsu)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus

Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference

When translating "all" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 思い切り and 一括. In Japanese, 思い切り (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 Expresses doing something without hesitation or regret, often with intensity or to the fullest extent. Can also mean "as much as one wants" or "boldly". The form 「思い切って」 is also common.. On the other hand, 一括 (いっかつ (ikkatsu)) maps to "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.. A literal translation of "all" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "思い切り"
今日は仕事を忘れて、思い切り遊ぼう!
Let's forget about work today and play to our heart's content!
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.

Nuance Mastery Quiz

Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?

Fill in the blank: "今日は仕事を忘れて、 ___ 遊ぼう!" (Meaning: "Let's forget about work today and play to our heart's content!")
🎉 Correct Answer!

Remember: "思い切り" fits here because it means "with all one's might, to one's heart's content, resolutely, boldly" in the context of: "Let's forget about work today and play to our heart's content!". "一括" represents "all together, in a lump, collectively, batch".