Translation guide
Expresses that something is the most important point or consideration, often used to emphasize a priority or key factor.
To stress that something is the most important aspect or should be given the highest priority.
A common and natural way to say 'above all' or 'more than anything'. It emphasizes that something is the top priority.
Health is important above all.
To add a final, often stronger point to a list of reasons or qualities.
何よりも is more common in everyday speech and emphasizes a personal priority. とりわけ is slightly more formal and often used in objective or written contexts to mean 'especially' or 'particularly'.
Above all, I want to see you.
Above all, the safety of my family comes first.
Means 'especially' or 'above all'. Slightly more formal and often used in written language.
This issue is important above all.
Literally 'among them', used to single out something as the most notable or important. Often used when listing items.
All his works are wonderful, but this novel is the best above all.
A shorter, more casual version of 何よりも. Used in conversation to mean 'more than anything' or 'above all'.
Above all, I'm glad you're safe.
Means 'on top of that' or 'furthermore'. Used to add an additional point, often with emphasis.
He is smart. Above all, he is hardworking.
Casual, often used for negative additions. Similar to 'and what's more' or 'to top it off'.
I got lost, and above all, it started raining.
この地域はとりわけ農業が盛んだ。
This region is prosperous in agriculture above all.