Translation guide
Expresses giving or doing something with complete sincerity, full effort, or deep emotional commitment. Japanese uses set phrases involving 'heart' (心) or 'spirit' (気持ち) rather than a direct translation of 'whole heart'.
Expressing that an action or feeling is done with complete sincerity and emotional commitment.
I cooked with all my heart.
I wrote the letter wholeheartedly.
Means 'from the heart' or 'sincerely'. Often used with verbs like 感謝する (thank), 愛する (love), 謝る (apologize).
I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Emphasizes sincerity and true heart. Slightly more formal and often used in written contexts or speeches.
I chose the gift with my whole heart.
Literally 'with whole body and whole spirit'. Conveys total devotion or giving everything one has. More intense and dramatic; used in formal or literary contexts.
I faced the match with my whole heart and soul.
Focusing on giving maximum effort or concentration, often in work, study, or competition.
Means 'with one heart' or 'wholeheartedly' in the sense of concentrated effort. Used with verbs like 努力する (strive), 祈る (pray), 打ち込む (devote oneself).
He devoted himself wholeheartedly to his research.
Literally 'with full power'. Very common for physical or mental effort. Less emotional than 'heart' phrases but natural for 'giving it your all'.
I ran with all my might.
Expressing deep, unconditional love or affection.
The phrase 'one's whole heart' does not translate directly as 全体の心 or 全部の心. These sound unnatural. Use established phrases like 心を込めて or 心から instead.
心を込めて focuses on the manner of doing something with care and sincerity (e.g., making a gift). 心から focuses on the depth of an emotion or feeling (e.g., gratitude, love).
I sincerely apologize.
I prayed with all my heart to pass the exam.
I love her with my whole heart and soul.