Japanese

すべて
Meaning: all; everything; entirely; whole
Part of Speech: Noun, Adverb

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Handwriting

全
て

Example sentences

Everything is proceeding according to plan.
全ての生命は尊い。
All life is precious.
彼はさも自分が全てを知っているかのように話した。
He talked as if he knew everything.
これで全ての準備が整いました。
With this, all preparations are complete.
全ての人間は法の下に平等である。
All humans are equal under the law.
仕事が忙しすぎて、全てが嫌になることがある。
When work is too busy, there are times when everything becomes annoying.
せっかく準備した計画が、雨のせいで全て無駄になった。
The plan I had worked hard to prepare all went to waste because of the rain.
彼は全てのエネルギーを使い果たし、燃え尽きた。
He used up all his energy and burned out.
全ての科学は観察の基となっている。
All science is based on observation.
彼女は彼の表情から全てを察した。
She guessed everything from his facial expression.

Usage Notes

Can be used as both a noun (everything) and an adverb (entirely).

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