Quintuple VS
Synonym Boundary: "ずっと", "全部", "是非", "一度に", "ことごとく"
All represent the core concept "all", but require precise selection.
Japanese Option A
ずっと
ずっと (zutto)
N4 / CEFR
Japanese Option B
全部
ぜんぶ (zenbu)
N4 / CEFR
Japanese Option C
是非
ぜひ (zehi)
N3 / CEFR
Japanese Option D
一度に
いちどに (ichido ni)
N3 / CEFR
Japanese Option E
ことごとく
ことごとく (kotogotoku)
N3 / CEFR
Quintuple VS Nuance Contrast & Social Differences
When expressing "all" in Japanese, you must carefully distinguish between "ずっと", "全部", "是非", "一度に", "ことごとく" based on context.
- ずっと (ずっと (zutto) - Level: N4): Maps to "all the time, for a long time, much (more/less), continuously" and is used when An adverb used to express continuity.
- 全部 (ぜんぶ (zenbu) - Level: N4): Maps to "all; whole; entirely" and is used when Used to mean 'all' or 'everything'. Can modify nouns or act as an adverb meaning 'completely'. For people, 皆.
- 是非 (ぜひ (zehi) - Level: N3): Maps to "by all means, definitely, without fail" and is used when Expresses a strong desire or request, often used with ください.
- 一度に (いちどに (ichido ni) - Level: N3): Maps to "all at once, simultaneously" and is used when Indicates that multiple things happen or are done at the same time or in a single attempt..
- ことごとく (ことごとく (kotogotoku) - Level: N3): Maps to "all, entirely, without exception" and is used when An adverb meaning 'completely' or 'everything without exception'. It implies that nothing was left out. Can be used for positive or negative outcomes, often used in more formal or literary contexts..
Context for "ずっと"
子供の頃からずっと日本のアニメが好きです。
I've liked Japanese anime ever since I was a child.
Context for "全部"
このケーキを全部食べました。
I ate this whole cake.
Context for "是非"
今度、ぜひ私の家にも遊びに来てください。
Please do come visit my house next time, by all means.
Context for "一度に"
一度にたくさんの質問をしました。
I asked many questions all at once.
Context for "ことごとく"
彼の計画はことごとく失敗に終わった。
All his plans ended in failure.
Synonym Mastery Challenge
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "子供の頃から ＿＿＿ 日本のアニメが好きです。" (Meaning: "I've liked Japanese anime ever since I was a child.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "ずっと" is correct here because it represents "all the time, for a long time, much (more/less), continuously" in the context: "I've liked Japanese anime ever since I was a child.".