English–Japanese
“all this way” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajisekkaku
Example
せっかく来ましたので、写真を撮りましょう。se kka ku ki ma shi ta no de sha shin o to ri ma shō
Since we came all this way, let's take a picture.
How to say “all this way” in Japanese
“All this way” in Japanese is せっかく (sekkaku).
Presents an action or opportunity as meaningful because reaching it has required time or effort.
Example sentences with せっかく
せっかくですから、こちらの料理も食べてみましょう。se kka ku de su ka ra ko chi ra no ryō ri mo ta be te mi ma shō
Since we have the opportunity, let's try this dish too.
Tips for using せっかく
- When せっかく (sekkaku) modifies a verb in a positive context, it can explain why the speaker proposes doing something useful after making a trip or other effort.