Translation guide
Describes something that applies to all parts of a group, system, or situation without exception. In Japanese, this is expressed through adverbs, set phrases, or grammatical patterns rather than a single direct equivalent.
This rule applies across the board to all employees.
Means 'comprehensively' or 'across the board'. Often used for support, agreement, or implementation.
The government supported the policy across the board.
Means 'overall' or 'as a whole'. Suitable when describing a general trend or effect.
Sales increased across the board.
Literally 'without exception'. Stronger and more emphatic, used when stressing that no one or nothing is excluded.
This policy will be implemented across the board at all stores.
To indicate that something happens in every category, field, or sector, such as in sports, business, or elections.
Means 'in all fields/areas'. Natural for contexts like business sectors or academic disciplines.
The company showed growth across the board.
Used specifically for sports or competitions, meaning 'in all events'.
An adverb meaning 'across the board' or 'all without exception', often used in economic contexts like stock prices or store sales.
To describe a change that is applied broadly, such as a price increase or policy shift.
There is no single Japanese word that directly translates 'across-the-board'. Using a literal phrase like ボードを横切って would be nonsensical. Choose an adverb or phrase based on the context.
一律に emphasizes uniformity and equal treatment, often for rules or prices. 全面的に emphasizes completeness or full-scale application, often for support or implementation.
The company announced an across-the-board pay raise.
Prices have risen across the board.
He won across the board in all events.
株価が軒並み下落した。
Stock prices fell across the board.
An across-the-board review is necessary.