noun
Used almost exclusively in the adverbial phrase 満遍なく (まんべんなく), meaning 'evenly', 'without bias', or 'covering all parts'. The standalone noun is rare.
See also: 満遍なく
この資料は満遍なく目を通しておいてください。
Please look through this material thoroughly (covering all parts).
「満遍」という言葉は、ふつう「満遍なく」という形で使
noun
Buddhist term referring to a state of balance or equality in Zen. Rare outside specialized contexts.
禅の教えでは、満遍の境地が重視されることがある。
In Zen teachings, the state of 満遍 (balance/equality) is sometimes emphasized.
The word 満遍 is usually used in the form 満遍なく.
The common adverbial form meaning 'evenly' or 'without omission'. 満遍 is almost never used alone outside this phrase.
The exact derivation is uncertain. The kanji 満 (full) and 遍 (everywhere) suggest a sense of completeness and pervasiveness, which aligns with the meaning 'entirety'.