Japanese

徹底

てってい
Meaning: thoroughness; completeness; being consistent
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

徹
底

Example sentences

We will conduct a thorough investigation of the culprit.
近所で空き巣の被害が増えているので、施錠を徹底してください。
Burglary cases are increasing in the neighborhood, so please make sure to lock your doors.
流行病が広がらないよう、手洗いと嗽を徹底することが大切だ。
To prevent the spread of infectious diseases, it is important to wash your hands and gargle thoroughly.
その俳優は徹底した役作りで知られている。
That actor is known for his thorough character building.
新規事業を成功させるためには、徹底した市場調査が必要だ。
To make a new business successful, thorough market research is necessary.
その組織は信賞必罰を徹底している。
That organization thoroughly enforces a system of strict rewards and punishments.
その組織は徹底した上意下達で管理されている。
That organization is managed by thorough top-down control.
火事が起きてから焦頭爛額の騒ぎになる前に、防火対策を徹底すべきだ。
Before a fire causes a desperate situation, thorough fire prevention measures should be taken.

Usage Notes

Indicates that something is done completely, down to the smallest detail, or that an attitude is consistent throughout.

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