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.
彼は幅広い知識を持つ、バランスの取れた人物だ。
He is a well-rounded person with broad knowledge.
Means 'balanced'. Often used for a well-rounded personality or skill set.
Describing something like a curriculum, meal, or experience that covers all necessary aspects.
Literally 'well-balanced'. Used for meals, education, etc.
バランスの良い食事を心がけましょう。
Let's aim for a well-rounded diet.
Both mean 'balanced', but バランスの取れた is more about a state of being balanced (often for people), while バランスの良い is more about the quality of being well-balanced (often for things like meals).
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.
彼女はバランスの取れた教育を受けた。
She received a well-rounded education.
Means 'versatile' or 'multi-talented'. Emphasizes having many different talents.
彼は多才な芸術家だ。
He is a well-rounded artist.
Loanword from English 'all-round'. Used for someone good at many things, especially in sports or entertainment.
彼はオールラウンドな選手だ。
He is a well-rounded athlete.
Means 'cultured' or 'well-educated'. Implies refinement and broad cultural knowledge.
彼はとても教養がある。
He is very well-rounded (cultured).
Means 'fulfilling' or 'substantial'. Often used for a well-rounded experience or curriculum.
充実したカリキュラムを提供しています。
We offer a well-rounded curriculum.
Means 'comprehensive' or 'integrated'. Used in formal contexts like education or analysis.
総合的な学習が必要だ。
Well-rounded learning is necessary.