全容
Meanings
1
full picture; whole story; complete view
Refers to the entirety of a situation, event, or appearance, often used when details are revealed or understood. Common in news reports and formal descriptions.
The full picture of the accident has not yet been revealed.
The whole scope of his plan is finally becoming clear.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉の全容が明らかになるthe full picture of an event comes to light
The full picture of the incident has come to light.
- 全容を解明するto fully uncover/clarify the whole picture
The police are trying to uncover the full picture of the case.
- 全容をつかむto grasp the whole picture (of a complex situation)
It seems like it will take time to grasp the full extent of the damage.