完全に
kanzen ni
The English phrase "completely" is translated into Japanese as 完全に (kanzen ni).
完全に is used to describe something occurring to the fullest extent or degree. It is frequently paired with verbs regarding forgetting (忘れる), failing (失敗する) or changing (変わる) to emphasize that an action is absolute.
Meaning: to the fullest extent or degree (adv)
What does it mean word for word?
The adverb 完全に is formed by the noun 完全, which means perfection or completeness, followed by the particle に to convert the noun into an adverb.
How does it change in a sentence?
To use this word as an adjective to modify a noun, change the particle に to な to form 完全な, which means "complete" or "perfect".
How do you pronounce it?
kanzen ni
Did you know?
- The word 完全 is used in the term 完全燃焼 to describe 'complete combustion', which is also used metaphorically to say someone gave their absolute all in a sports match or exam.
- In Japanese, the concept of 'perfection' implied by 完全 is often viewed with caution, as the cultural ideal of wabi-sabi finds beauty in imperfection and incompleteness.
- When someone is 'completely' drunk, Japanese uses the term 泥酔, which literally means 'mud-drunk', rather than using the adverb 完全に.
Examples in context
- 完全に忘れてたよ。I completely forgot it.This example shows how to use 完全に with a verb for forgetting.Tatoeba #9764357 by bunbuku, translation #254789 by CK
- 完全に追い越されたな。I was completely outstripped.This example uses 完全に to describe being outstripped.Tatoeba #10989341 by small_snow, translation #13677518 by terrywallwork
- 完全に私の落ち度です。It's completely my fault.This example shows how to use 完全に to emphasize a fault.Tatoeba #11344716 by bunbuku, translation #3824728 by CK
- 彼は完全に仕事に集中しましたHe completely focused on his work.
- 彼は徹底的に問題を解決しましたHe completely solved the problem.
- 彼女はすっかり疲れていましたShe was completely exhausted.
- 彼は完全に計画を実行しましたHe completely executed the plan.
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Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a movie they just watched.
- 大翔 Hirotoあの映画、面白かった？Ano eiga, omoshirokatta?Was that movie interesting?
- 美咲 Misaki完全に期待外れだったよ。Kanzen ni kitai hazure datta yo.It was completely disappointing.
- 大翔 Hirotoそうなんだ、残念だね。Sō nanda, zannen da ne.I see, that's a shame.
- 美咲 Misaki次はもっと評判の良いのを選ぼう。Tsugi wa motto hyōban no yoi no o erabō.Let's choose something with better reviews next time.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
