Translation guide
Describes an action done at maximum intensity, speed, or without holding back. In Japanese, this is expressed with adverbs, idiomatic phrases, or mimetic words rather than a single noun.
To do something with maximum energy, speed, or intensity, often in work, activity, or motion.
Literally 'full power'. Used as an adverb with で to mean 'with all one's might' or 'at full capacity'. Very common and natural.
Literally 'full speed power'. Often used with で for physical movement like running or driving.
車は全速力で走っていた。
The car was going at full speed.
Loanword from English, used almost exclusively in baseball or golf contexts for a full swing of the bat or club.
彼はフルスイングしたが、空振りだった。
He took a full swing but missed.
Describing a machine, system, or event that is operating at its highest level or busiest state.
Means 'full operation' for machines, factories, or systems. Also used figuratively for people working at full capacity.
工場は24時間フル稼働している。
The factory is in full swing 24 hours a day.
彼の脳はフル稼働していた。
His brain was working at full capacity.
Refers to the peak period or golden age of something, like a career or season. More formal/literary.
Doing something with lively, enthusiastic energy, often in a social or creative context.
Adverb meaning 'vigorously' or 'with momentum'. Used for actions done energetically.
彼は勢いよくドアを開けた。
He swung the door open with full force.
パーティーは勢いよく始まった。
The party started in full swing.
Adjective meaning 'lively', 'active', 'enthusiastic'. Often used for discussions, activities, or events.
The English phrase 'full swing' is rarely translated directly as a noun. Using フルスイング outside of sports contexts will sound unnatural. Instead, use adverbs like 全力で or phrases like フル稼働 depending on the meaning.
Means 'in the middle of' or 'at the height of'. Used for events or activities that are in full swing.
祭りは真っ最中だ。
The festival is in full swing.
彼の作家としての最盛期は80年代だった。
His career as a writer was in full swing in the 80s.
The discussion was in full swing.