Translation guide
Expresses that something is done or explained thoroughly, covering all parts or aspects. The most common Japanese equivalent is 詳しく (くわしく), but other expressions exist for formal, written, or nuanced contexts.
To describe or explain something in a detailed manner, covering all relevant points.
The most common and versatile way to say 'in detail'. It is the adverbial form of 詳しい (detailed). Used in both spoken and written Japanese.
Please explain it in detail.
He talked about the incident in detail.
A more formal equivalent, often used in written or business contexts. 詳細 means 'details' or 'particulars'.
Please report in detail.
Examine the plan in detail.
Means 'finely' or 'minutely', emphasizing attention to small parts. Can be used when breaking something down into small details.
Gave instructions in detail (minutely).
A more emphatic and literary way to say 'in great detail', often used in narratives.
He recounted his experience in great detail.
To discuss or list items one by one, covering each aspect individually.
Literally 'one by one'. Used when explaining or checking things individually and thoroughly.
Let's check the issues one by one (in detail).
Means 'one by one' or 'in detail', often used in formal or business settings to indicate thorough reporting.
To cover a topic deeply, leaving no part unexamined.
詳しく is the everyday word for 'in detail' and can be used in most situations. 詳細に is more formal and often appears in written reports or business settings. For casual conversation, stick with 詳しく.
Tell me in detail. (casual)
I will explain in detail. (formal)
Do not translate 'in detail' word-for-word as 詳細で or ディテールで. These are not natural Japanese. Use the adverbial forms 詳しく or 詳細に instead.
Can you explain that in detail?
The manual describes the procedure in detail.
We need to discuss this matter in detail.
結果を逐一報告します。
I will report the results in detail (one by one).
現場をつぶさに観察した。
Observed the scene in detail.