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“throughout” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajishūshi

Example

彼は終始笑顔でした。kare wa shū shi e gao de shi ta

He smiled throughout.

Illustration for 終始 (throughout)

How to say “throughout” in Japanese

“Throughout” in Japanese is 終始 (shūshi).

It treats a state or attitude as continuing unchanged from the beginning through the end.

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

Example sentences with 終始

彼は質問に対して終始丁寧に答えました。kare wa shitsu mon ni tai shi te shū shi tei nei ni kota e ma shi ta

He answered the questions politely throughout.

Tips for using 終始

  • 終始 (shūshi) often describes a continuing manner or state, such as smiling or remaining calm, rather than merely marking the passage of time.

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