English–Japanese

“thoroughness” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitettei

Example

手洗いを徹底します。te ara i o tet tei shi ma su

We will make sure to wash our hands thoroughly.

Illustration for 徹底 (thoroughness)

How to say “thoroughness” in Japanese

“Thoroughness” in Japanese is 徹底 (tettei).

It describes carrying something through to every relevant part so that nothing is left incomplete or out of line.

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

Example sentences with 徹底

店長は新しい規則の徹底を求めました。ten chō wa atara shi i ki soku no tet tei o moto me ma shi ta

The store manager called for the thorough implementation of the new rules.

Tips for using 徹底

  • In everyday Japanese, 徹底的 (tetteiteki) commonly modifies an action to mean that it is carried out fully and without omissions.

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