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How to say "Perfect" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "perfect", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
完全
かんぜん (kanzen)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
達意
たっい (tatsui)
C2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "perfect" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 完全 and 達意.
In Japanese, 完全 (かんぜん (kanzen)) is typically associated with "perfect; complete; full; absolute" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Can be used as a な-adjective.
On the other hand, 達意 (たっい (tatsui)) maps to "perfect expression of meaning" (Syllabus Level: C2) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus.. A literal translation of "perfect" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "完全"
彼はその仕事を完全にやり遂げた。
He completely finished that job.
Bilingual Context for "達意"
私は達意に興味があります。
I am interested in perfect expression of meaning.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "彼はその仕事を ＿＿＿ にやり遂げた。" (Meaning: "He completely finished that job.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "完全" fits here because it means "perfect; complete; full; absolute" in the context of: "He completely finished that job.". "達意" represents "perfect expression of meaning".