Translation guide
The concept of 'entirety' refers to the whole of something, without exception. In Japanese, this is expressed through nouns, adverbs, and set phrases that emphasize completeness or the whole amount.
Expressing that something is considered in its complete form, without missing parts.
A general noun meaning 'the whole' or 'entirety'. Used for physical objects, groups, or abstract concepts.
Emphasizing that something applies to every part or aspect.
Adverb meaning 'completely' or 'entirely'. Used when something is done to the fullest extent.
Formal or emphatic expression meaning 'as a whole'.
Means 'as a whole' or 'in its entirety'. Used to summarize or evaluate something comprehensively.
The English word 'entirety' is often used in formal contexts like 'in its entirety'. In Japanese, directly translating this phrase can sound unnatural. Instead, choose a word like 全体 or 全部 depending on the context, or use an adverb like 完全に for emphasis.
全体の計画を見直す必要がある。
We need to review the plan in its entirety.
I want to grasp the entirety of this building.
Means 'all' or 'the whole'. More casual than 全体 and often used for countable items or amounts.
I ate the cake in its entirety.
I finished the entirety of my homework.
Adverb meaning 'whole' or 'entirely', often used when something is consumed, used, or considered without dividing it.
I grilled the fish in its entirety.
We accepted his proposal in its entirety.
A formal noun meaning 'full picture' or 'entire aspect'. Used for complex situations or large-scale things.
The entirety of the incident came to light.
The plan failed in its entirety.
He agreed in its entirety.
Adverb meaning 'completely' or 'entirely', often implying a change of state or that nothing remains.
The snow melted in its entirety.
I had forgotten about him entirely.
Used with a negative verb to mean 'not at all' or 'none whatsoever'. Emphasizes the entirety of absence.
He bears no responsibility in its entirety.
I know nothing about that matter in its entirety.
In its entirety, this project was a success.
Emphasizes that something is exactly as it is, without any change. Often used for copying or preserving.
I conveyed his words in their entirety.