English–Japanese

“nationwide” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajizenkokuteki

Example

全国的な調査が始まりました。zen koku teki na chō sa ga haji ma ri ma shi ta

A nationwide survey has begun.

Illustration for 全国的 (nationwide)

How to say “nationwide” in Japanese

“Nationwide” in Japanese is 全国的 (zenkokuteki).

Describes something whose scope extends across an entire country rather than being limited to one area.

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

Example sentences with 全国的

その運動は若者の間で全国的に広がっています。so no un dō wa waka mono no aida de zen koku teki ni hiro ga tte i ma su

The movement is spreading nationwide among young people.

Tips for using 全国的

  • In Japanese, 全国的な (zenkokuteki na) modifies nouns, while 全国的に (zenkokuteki ni) often modifies verbs, so English may use nationwide or across the country depending on the sentence.

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