English–Japanese

“all-purpose” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajibannō

Example

この道具は万能ではありません。ko no dō gu wa ban nō de wa a ri ma se n

This tool is not versatile.

Illustration for 万能 (all-purpose)

How to say “all-purpose” in Japanese

“All-purpose” in Japanese is 万能 (bannō).

Describes a person or thing that can handle many different purposes or tasks.

Full entry for 万能: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 万能

この道具が万能でも、使い方を学ぶ必要があります。ko no dō gu ga ban nō de mo tsuka i kata o mana bu hitsu yō ga a ri ma su

Even if this tool is all-purpose, you still need to learn how to use it.

Tips for using 万能

  • The English adjective all-purpose usually describes a product made for many uses, while 万能 (bannō) can also describe a person or ability.

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