Translation guide
The adverb 'unsparingly' means doing something without holding back, being generous, or being harshly critical. This guide covers how to express these nuances naturally in Japanese.
To give, spend, or use something in large amounts without holding back.
To criticize or judge someone without mercy or leniency.
To work or exert oneself without holding back, often to the point of exhaustion.
Idiomatic phrase meaning 'to work oneself to the bone'. Conveys unsparing effort, often for others.
彼は家族のために身を粉にして働いた。
He worked unsparingly for his family.
惜しみなく is for generous giving; 容赦なく is for harsh criticism or merciless actions. Do not confuse them.
Avoid directly translating 'unsparingly' as 惜しまずに in all contexts. 惜しまずに can mean 'without regret' or 'without sparing', but it is not always natural. Use the options above for specific nuances.
The most direct and common way to say 'unsparingly' in the sense of giving generously. Used with verbs like 与える (give), 使う (use), 提供する (provide).
彼は惜しみなくお金を使った。
He spent money unsparingly.
彼女は惜しみなく愛情を注いだ。
She lavished affection unsparingly.
Implies generosity and open-handedness, often with money or gifts. Slightly more casual than 惜しみなく.
彼は気前よくチップを渡した。
He tipped unsparingly.
Means 'plentifully' or 'amply'. Used for quantities, time, or effort. Less formal, very common in spoken Japanese.
たっぷり時間をかけて料理を作った。
I spent time unsparingly to cook.
Means 'mercilessly' or 'without pardon'. Used for harsh criticism, scolding, or relentless actions.
上司は彼のミスを容赦なく指摘した。
The boss pointed out his mistakes unsparingly.
批評家はその映画を容赦なく酷評した。
The critic panned the movie unsparingly.
Means 'sternly' or 'severely'. Often used for criticism or reprimands. Slightly formal.
彼は手厳しく部下を叱った。
He scolded his subordinate unsparingly.
Literally 'without reserve'. Can be used for frank criticism, but also for acting without hesitation. Context-dependent.
遠慮なく意見を言ってください。
Please speak your opinion unsparingly.
Literally 'not sparing bone and flesh'. Means to work tirelessly. Formal and somewhat literary.
彼は骨身を惜しまず研究に打ち込んだ。
He devoted himself to research unsparingly.