Japanese word

万全

Pronunciation

Romajibanzen

Meaning

  • na-adjectiveperfect

Example

準備は万全です。jun bi wa ban zen de su

The preparations are perfect.

Illustration for 万全 (perfect)

More examples

出発前に、荷物を確認して準備を万全にしました。shup patsu mae ni ni motsu o kaku nin shi te jun bi o ban zen ni shi ma shi ta

Before leaving, I checked my luggage and made sure everything was fully prepared.

Core concept

It describes a state in which every necessary part is in place, leaving no gap or shortfall.

Common phrases

  • 万全を期すban zen o ki su

    take every precaution

  • 万全な準備ban zen na jun bi

    perfect preparation

  • 万全な対策ban zen na tai saku

    thorough measures

Similar words

完全kanzen: A state in which something has every required part and is fully complete.
完璧kanpeki: A state with nothing imperfect or deficient in its quality or condition.
周到shūtō: A state achieved through careful planning and attention to all relevant details.

Definition in Japanese

必要な準備や条件がすべて整い、少しも不足のない状態。hitsu yō na jun bi ya jō ken ga su be te totono i suko shi mo fu soku no na i jō tai

Word origin

万全 (banzen) combines 万 (ban, "ten thousand") and 全 (zen, "whole"), giving the sense of being whole in every respect.

Usage tips

  • The expression 万全を期す (banzen o kisu) is used when someone takes every possible measure to ensure that nothing is lacking.

Other meanings

  • completena-adjective
  • fully preparedna-adjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 万全さbanzensathoroughnessnoun

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