Translation guide
Describes a full-scale, unrestrained offensive using all available resources. In Japanese, this is expressed through specific nouns, verbs, and idiomatic phrases that convey intensity and totality.
To describe a large-scale, all-encompassing attack in military, sports, or strategic contexts.
The most direct and common term for an all-out attack, used in military, sports, and metaphorical contexts.
The enemy forces launched an all-out attack at dawn.
The coach ordered an all-out attack in the second half.
Emphasizes attacking with full power or maximum effort, often used in games or sports.
He overwhelmed his opponent with an all-out attack.
Implies an attack on all fronts or from all directions, often in a strategic sense.
The allied forces launched an all-out attack on all fronts.
A verbal phrase meaning 'to attack with all one's might,' emphasizing the commitment of all resources.
They attacked with all their might but couldn't break through.
To describe a fierce, unrestrained verbal assault or criticism.
Metaphorically launches an all-out attack in a debate or criticism, often used in media or politics.
The opposition party launched an all-out attack on the prime minister's policies.
Literally 'to shower with concentrated fire,' used for a barrage of criticism or questions.
To describe a strategy of relentless offense in competitive contexts.
A colloquial verb meaning 'to attack relentlessly,' common in sports and gaming commentary.
In the final minutes, the team launched an all-out attack.
Slangy, onomatopoeic phrase meaning 'to attack aggressively and continuously.'
Let's go all-out on the attack from the start.
総攻撃 is the standard term for an all-out attack in any context. 全力攻撃 emphasizes maximum power, often used in games or individual efforts. 全面攻撃 highlights attacking on all fronts or from all directions, more strategic.
Directly translating 'all-out attack' as すべての外の攻撃 or similar is unnatural. Use the established compounds above.
The company is planning an all-out attack on the market.
The reporters launched an all-out attack of questions at the minister.