English–Japanese

“partial” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajibubunteki

Example

部分的な答えしかありません。bu bun teki na kota e shi ka a ri ma se n

There is only a partial answer.

Illustration for 部分的 (partial)

How to say “partial” in Japanese

“Partial” in Japanese is 部分的 (bubunteki).

It describes something that covers only a limited part of a whole rather than its full scope.

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

Example sentences with 部分的

公開された情報は部分的でしたが、結論は理解できました。kō kai sa re ta jō hō wa bu bun teki de shi ta ga ketsu ron wa ri kai de ki ma shi ta

The information released was only partial, but I understood the conclusion.

Tips for using 部分的

  • In English, partial can also mean biased toward one side, but 部分的 (bubunteki) normally describes limited coverage or completeness.

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