Japanese word

全面的

Pronunciation

Romajizenmenteki

Meaning

  • na-adjectivefull-scale

Example

全面的な改革を進めます。zen men teki na kai kaku o susu me ma su

I will promote full-scale reforms.

Illustration for 全面的 (full-scale)

More examples

計画を全面的に見直します。kei kaku o zen men teki ni mi nao shi ma su

We will conduct a full-scale review of the plan.

Core concept

Shows that an action or change reaches all relevant areas rather than treating only a selected portion.

Common phrases

  • 全面的な改革zen men teki na kai kaku

    full-scale reform

  • 全面的な支援zen men teki na shi en

    full-scale support

  • 全面的な見直しzen men teki na mi nao shi

    full-scale review

Similar words

包括的hōkatsuteki: Taking in all the relevant elements of a subject or matter.
総合的sōgōteki: Bringing together different areas of knowledge or action as a unified whole.
徹底的tetteiteki: Performed with thorough attention to every important detail.

Definition in Japanese

対象のすべてに及び、限られた部分だけにとどまらないさま。tai shō no su be te ni oyo bi kagi ra re ta bu bun da ke ni to do ma ra na i sa ma

Word origin

全面的 (zenmenteki, "full-scale") combines 全 (zen, "whole"), 面 (men, "aspect"), and 的 (teki, "of or relating to"), with 的 making a noun-based adjective.

Usage tips

  • In conversation, 全面的 (zenmenteki) has a formal tone, so speakers often reserve it for broad changes, reviews, or policies rather than small improvements.

Other meanings

  • comprehensivena-adjective
  • totalna-adjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 全面性zenmenseicomprehensivenessnoun

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