Translation guide
Expresses that something is the most important, the greatest in degree, or the primary reason among all others. Japanese uses various adverbial phrases depending on the nuance.
To emphasize that something is the most important factor or consideration.
Literally 'more than anything', this is the most common and natural way to say 'most of all' when stressing importance.
Most of all, health is the most important.
He loves his family most of all.
Means 'especially' or 'above all'. Slightly more formal and often used in written language.
Most of all, what left an impression was his kindness.
Literally 'among them', used to single out one thing as the most notable. Common in both speech and writing.
I like all fruits, but most of all I love peaches.
To indicate that someone or something surpasses all others in a particular quality or action.
Used when comparing people: 'more than anyone'. For things, use 何よりも (see above).
She can run faster than anyone, most of all.
The superlative pattern 'the most ~'. Combine with の中で (among) to clarify the group.
To explain that the most significant reason for something is a particular factor.
何よりも is the most versatile and common for 'most of all' in terms of importance. とりわけ is slightly formal and often used in written contexts. 中でも is used when selecting from a specific group or list.
Do not translate 'most of all' word-for-word as すべてのほとんど. That is unnatural and incorrect. Use the phrases above depending on context.
I like many sports, but most of all I enjoy swimming.
Most of all, I want to thank my family.
He is the tallest in the class, most of all.
Most of all, it's because I want free time.