Translation of Japanese word "全部" to English
全部
ぜんぶ
[zenbu]
IPA: /zenbu/
Meaning
VerbWholly; entirely; completely; totally.
How to use
全部 (zenbu) — 'all / everything / the whole'. 全部食べた — ate everything. 全部で〜円 — all together ~ yen. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
all / everything
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 全部
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ぜんぶ
Romaji Transcription: zenbu
Example Sentences
彼は全部の本を読みます。
かれはぜんぶのほんをよみます。
He reads all the books.
彼女は全部の時間を費やします。
かのじょはぜんぶのじかんをついやします。
She spends all her time.
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Common phrases
- 全部で— in total / all together
- 彼は全部の本を読みます。— He reads all the books.
Frequency rank: #206 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "全部" mean?▼
The Japanese word "全部" means "all / everything" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "全部"?▼
The word "全部" is read as "ぜんぶ" (zenbu). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "彼は全部の本を読みます。".
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