N2
てっとうてつび (tettōtetsubi)
徹頭徹尾
from beginning to end, consistently, thoroughly, through and through
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Emphasizes consistency or thoroughness in an action, belief, or characteristic throughout its entire duration. (最初から最後まで、一貫して変わらないこと)
📝 Example Sentences
彼は徹頭徹尾、自分の信念を貫いた。
He stuck to his beliefs consistently from beginning to end.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "徹頭徹尾"!
彼女は（ ）、自分の意見を主張し続けた。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 最初から最後まで一貫して意見を主張する様子を表すのは「徹頭徹尾」です。
English: '徹頭徹尾' describes continuously asserting one's opinion from beginning to end.
English: '徹頭徹尾' describes continuously asserting one's opinion from beginning to end.
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