Translation guide
Describes a person with broad knowledge, skills, or balanced development, or something comprehensive and complete.
Describing a person who has a wide range of knowledge, abilities, or experiences, not just specialized in one area.
Literally 'possesses broad knowledge'. A natural way to describe someone well-rounded intellectually.
Describing something like a curriculum, meal, or experience that covers all necessary aspects.
Literally 'well-balanced'. Used for meals, education, etc.
He is a well-rounded person with broad knowledge.
Means 'balanced'. Often used for a well-rounded personality or skill set.
She received a well-rounded education.
Means 'versatile' or 'multi-talented'. Emphasizes having many different talents.
He is a well-rounded artist.
Loanword from English 'all-round'. Used for someone good at many things, especially in sports or entertainment.
He is a well-rounded athlete.
Means 'cultured' or 'well-educated'. Implies refinement and broad cultural knowledge.
He is very well-rounded (cultured).
Let's aim for a well-rounded diet.
Means 'fulfilling' or 'substantial'. Often used for a well-rounded experience or curriculum.
We offer a well-rounded curriculum.
Means 'comprehensive' or 'integrated'. Used in formal contexts like education or analysis.
Well-rounded learning is necessary.
a well-balanced meal
Avoid directly translating 'well-rounded' as よく丸い (yoku marui), which means physically round and is not used for people or abstract concepts.