Translation guide
This English phrase means 'including everyone or everything, with no one or nothing left out.' In Japanese, it is often expressed with adverbs, set phrases, or negative constructions that emphasize totality.
Everyone, without exception, please participate.
This rule applies without exception.
Literally 'without omission,' often used when distributing things or ensuring completeness. Slightly more formal or written.
All applicants will receive a gift without exception.
An adverb meaning 'always' or 'without fail.' It can convey 'without exception' when used in universal statements.
He always comes on time, without exception.
A somewhat literary adverb meaning 'every single one' or 'all without exception.' Often used in written or formal contexts.
All of his proposals were rejected without exception.
To stress that something does not happen even once, or that there is absolutely no case where it occurs.
A strong negative pattern meaning 'never' or 'by no means.' It implies 'without exception' in negative contexts.
He never lies, without exception.
Literally 'not even once,' used to emphasize that something has never occurred.
Both mean 'without exception,' but 例外なく is more general and can be used for rules, people, or situations. 漏れなく emphasizes that nothing is omitted, often used in contexts like distributions or lists.
Everyone took the exam without exception.
Please submit all documents without exception (without missing any).
She has never been late, without exception.