全土
Meanings
1
whole country; entire land; whole nation
Refers to the entire territory of a country or region, often used in news or formal contexts. Can apply to any nation, not just Japan.
The earthquake caused extensive damage across the whole country.
The news spread throughout the entire land.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉全土に広がるto spread across the whole of <place>
The effects of the typhoon spread across all of Japan.
- 〈場所〉全土を襲うto strike the entire territory of <place>
A massive earthquake struck the entire country.
- 〈場所〉全土で〈事〉が発生するfor something to occur throughout the whole of <place>
A drought is occurring throughout the entire country.