Synonym Nuance VS
How to say "Every" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "every", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
のきなみ
のきなみ (nokinami)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
ありとあらゆる
ありとあらゆる (aritoarayuru)
C1 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "every" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between のきなみ and ありとあらゆる.
In Japanese, のきなみ (のきなみ (nokinami)) is typically associated with "every house; row of houses; (by extension) universally, without exception, one after another" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Literally 'row of eaves'. Figuratively, it describes a situation where something happens to all items, people, or places in a group without exception, or one after another..
On the other hand, ありとあらゆる (ありとあらゆる (aritoarayuru)) maps to "every single, all" (Syllabus Level: C1) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C1 vocabulary syllabus.. A literal translation of "every" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "のきなみ"
台風で、駅前の店がのきなみシャッターを下ろしていた。
Due to the typhoon, all the shops in front of the station had their shutters down.
Bilingual Context for "ありとあらゆる"
私はありとあらゆるに興味があります。
I am interested in every single, all.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "台風で、駅前の店が ＿＿＿ シャッターを下ろしていた。" (Meaning: "Due to the typhoon, all the shops in front of the station had their shutters down.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "のきなみ" fits here because it means "every house; row of houses; (by extension) universally, without exception, one after another" in the context of: "Due to the typhoon, all the shops in front of the station had their shutters down.". "ありとあらゆる" represents "every single, all".