Translation guide
A conflict involving total commitment of resources and effort, often with no restrictions. In Japanese, this can be expressed through specific military terms, idiomatic phrases, or descriptive expressions depending on whether the context is literal warfare, a metaphorical struggle, or an intense effort.
To refer to a war in which a nation mobilizes all available resources and does not limit the scope of combat.
The standard term for 'total war' in a military context, emphasizing the mobilization of all national resources.
World War II was an all-out war.
Literally 'full-scale war', often used to describe a war that has expanded to all fronts or involves all aspects of society.
The conflict escalated into an all-out war.
Means 'full-fledged war', implying a serious, unrestricted conflict as opposed to a limited skirmish.
This is no longer a skirmish; it's an all-out war.
To describe a fierce struggle or competition where all means are used, such as in business, politics, or personal disputes.
A 'full-scale confrontation', often used for intense rivalries or conflicts that are not literal wars.
The price war between the two companies has turned into an all-out war.
Can be used metaphorically to emphasize that all resources are being thrown into a non-military struggle.
To express the idea of doing something with total commitment, as if fighting a war.
Means 'to do one's utmost', often used when someone is putting all their energy into a task or struggle.
He waged an all-out war on his exam studies.
Literally 'pitching with full power', a common idiom for giving one's all in any endeavor.
I'll go all-out on this project.
A very strong expression meaning 'desperately' or 'like one possessed', implying an all-out, frantic effort.
I worked like it was an all-out war.
Also used metaphorically for any all-encompassing conflict, such as a trade war or a legal battle.
This is all-out war. There will be no compromise.
The election campaign was truly an all-out war.