万全
Meanings
1
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective
perfection; flawlessness; completeness
Used to describe a state of being fully prepared, complete, or without any flaw. Often appears in phrases like 万全を期す (to make every effort to ensure perfection) or 万全の体制 (a perfect system).
I made thorough preparations for the exam.
Are the safety measures perfect?
Usage patterns
- 万全の準備をするto make thorough, flawless preparations
I made thorough preparations for the exam.
- 万全の体制を整えるto set up a fully prepared system or organization
The company has set up a fully prepared system for times of disaster.
- 〈事〉に万全の対策を講じるto take thorough countermeasures against something
We took thorough countermeasures to prepare for the typhoon.
Expressions
- 万全を期すmake absolutely sure; take every precaution; leave nothing to chance