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'.
from head to toe
Most common phrase for physical coverage.
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.
He was covered in mud from head to toe.
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.
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.
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.
I got drenched from head to toe.
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.
He was dressed in black from head to toe.
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 ~'.
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.