What does it mean word for word?
The adverb 完全に is formed by combining the noun 完全 (kanzen), which means perfection or completeness, with the particle に (ni) to turn it into an adverb.
Which one should you use?
While 完全に implies a state of perfection or something being absolute, the word すっかり is often used instead when describing a complete change in state or when one has completely forgotten something. In informal contexts, if you want to say "totally" or "extremely" in a casual way, you might use すごく or めっちゃ.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The expression めっちゃ is an informal word used mainly in casual conversations and is particularly common in the Kansai region of Japan.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you want to use "totally" or "complete" as an adjective to modify a noun directly, you should use the form 完全な instead.
How do you pronounce it?
kanzen ni
Did you know?
- When using 完全に to describe being 'totally drunk', Japanese speakers often use the word 泥酔 (deisui), which literally means 'mud-drunkenness'.
- While 完全に implies a logical or objective state of completeness, Japanese speakers often avoid using such absolute terms in polite social settings to maintain harmony and avoid sounding too blunt.
- In Japanese, the concept of 'totally' or 'perfection' in 完全 can be used to describe a 'perfect game' in baseball, where a pitcher allows no hits and no baserunners.
Examples in context
- これは完全に普通だ。That's totally normal.This sentence shows how to use 完全に to describe something as being normal.Tatoeba #7465289 by Ninja, translation #5772172 by CK
- 完全にはまっています。I'm totally into it.This sentence uses 完全に to express being totally into something.Tatoeba #13155668 by say123, translation #13155667 by say123
- 完全に酔っちゃってます。I'm totally drunk.This sentence uses 完全に to describe being totally drunk.Tatoeba #11017688 by small_snow, translation #2936429 by AlanF_US
- 完全に納得です。I totally understand.
- 全く同感です。I totally agree.
- そのアイデア、めっちゃいいね！That idea is totally great!
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Ren and Misaki are discussing a business event that was cancelled.
- 蓮 Renイベントは完全に中止になったよ。Ibento wa kanzen ni chūshi ni natta yo.The event was completely cancelled.
- 美咲 Misaki本当ですか？残念ですね。Hontō desu ka? Zannen desu ne.Really? That's a shame.
- 蓮 Ren美咲さんは、準備はできていましたか？Misaki-san wa, junbi wa dekite imashita ka?Misaki, were you ready?
- 美咲 Misakiはい、完全に準備できていました。Hai, kanzen ni junbi dekite imashita.Yes, I was completely ready.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
