Translation guide
Describes covering or examining the entire body, from top to bottom. In Japanese, this is expressed with set phrases that literally mean 'from head to foot' or 'from top to bottom', as well as verbs that mean 'to wear/put on from head to toe'.
Expressing that something covers, examines, or applies to the entire body, from the top of the head to the bottom of the feet.
A common, vivid phrase meaning 'from the top of the head to the tips of the toes'. Used for physical coverage or examination.
彼は頭のてっぺんからつま先まで泥だらけだった。
He was covered in mud from head to toe.
医者は私を頭のてっぺんからつま先まで調べた。
The doctor examined me from head to toe.
Literally 'from head to the tips of the feet'. Slightly less common than 頭のてっぺんからつま先まで but equally natural.
雨で頭から足の先まで濡れてしまった。
I got soaked from head to toe in the rain.
Means 'from top to bottom'. Can be used for the whole body, but also for objects or abstract things. For the body, it implies head to toe.
彼女は上から下まで新しい服を着ていた。
She was wearing new clothes from head to toe.
Means 'whole body'. Often used with particles like を or に to indicate coverage or action over the entire body.
全身ずぶ濡れになった。
I got drenched from head to toe.
全身を鏡でチェックした。
I checked myself from head to toe in the mirror.
Describing someone wearing a particular style, brand, or color from head to toe.
Attach to a noun (often a color or brand) to mean 'entirely in ~' or 'all ~'. Implies head-to-toe coverage.
彼は黒ずくめの服装だった。
He was dressed in black from head to toe.
彼女はシャネルずくめだった。
She was wearing Chanel from head to toe.
Literally 'to solidify with ~'. Used to mean 'to dress entirely in ~' or 'to coordinate an outfit entirely with ~'.
全身をユニクロで固めている。
I'm dressed in Uniqlo from head to toe.
The literal translation '頭からつま先まで' is understandable but less natural than the set phrases. Use '頭のてっぺんからつま先まで' or '頭から足の先まで' for a native feel.