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“perfect” in Japanese

Japanese

Also万全 (banzen) · 絶好 (zekkō) · 絶妙 (zetsumyō) · パーフェクト (pāfekuto)

Pronunciation

Romajikanpeki

Example

この答えは完璧です。ko no kota e wa kan peki de su

This answer is perfect.

Illustration for 完璧 (perfect)

How to say “perfect” in Japanese

“Perfect” in Japanese is 完璧 (kanpeki).

Describes something with no flaw or missing part, so it fully meets the expected standard.

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

Example sentences with 完璧

彼女は面接の質問に完璧に答えました。kano jo wa men setsu no shitsu mon ni kan peki ni kota e ma shi ta

She answered the interview questions perfectly.

Tips for using 完璧

  • In everyday Japanese, 完璧 (kanpeki) describes not only a final result but also a plan or preparation that is fully arranged.

Other Japanese words for “perfect”

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万全

banzen

na-adjectiveperfect

準備は万全です。jun bi wa ban zen de su

The preparations are perfect.

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絶好

zekkō

na-adjectiveperfect

これは絶好の機会です。ko re wa zek kō no ki kai de su

This is a perfect opportunity.

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絶妙

zetsumyō

na-adjectiveperfect

そのタイミングは絶妙です。so no ta i mi n gu wa zetsu myō de su

The timing is perfect.

今日の演奏はパーフェクトです。kyō no en sō wa pā fe ku to de su

Today's performance is perfect.

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