Translation guide
The English word 'everywhere' is used to mean 'in all places' or 'to all places'. In Japanese, the most common equivalent is どこでも (doko demo), but other expressions like あちこち (achikochi) or いたるところ (itaru tokoro) are used depending on context and nuance. This guide covers the main ways to express 'everywhere' naturally in Japanese.
Expressing that something exists or happens in all locations, or that you can do something in any place.
The most common and versatile way to say 'everywhere' or 'anywhere' in the sense of 'in all places'. Used with positive statements.
You can see this store everywhere.
You can use the internet everywhere.
Means 'here and there', 'all over the place'. Implies scattered locations rather than a uniform presence. Often used for physical movement or searching.
I looked everywhere but couldn't find it.
Flowers are blooming everywhere in the park.
A more formal or literary expression meaning 'everywhere', 'wherever one goes'. Often used in written descriptions.
This town has historical buildings everywhere.
Emphatic expression meaning 'everywhere, all over the place'. Slightly colloquial and often used when complaining or emphasizing abundance.
It's crowded everywhere.
Expressing movement or spreading to all locations.
Means 'to everywhere' or 'to any place'. Used with verbs of motion like 行く (go), 飛ぶ (fly), etc.
He travels everywhere.
This bird can fly everywhere.
Expressing that something is not found in any place.
Used with negative verbs to mean 'nowhere' or 'not anywhere'. Literally 'to/in any place (not)'.
The key is nowhere to be found. (lit. There is no key anywhere.)
He didn't go anywhere.
どこでも is used in positive sentences to mean 'everywhere' or 'anywhere' (affirmative). どこにも is used in negative sentences to mean 'nowhere' or 'not anywhere'. Be careful not to mix them up.
You can buy it everywhere.
It's not sold anywhere.
Avoid directly translating 'everywhere' as すべての場所 (subete no basho) or 毎所 (maisho). These are not natural Japanese. Use the expressions in this guide instead.
Similar to あちこち but slightly more formal. Means 'here and there, in various directions'.
He has connections everywhere.