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ずくめ

N1

nothing but

Describes a state in which a succession of things or events with the same character fills the whole.

Examples

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: Attach ずくめ to a noun to describe a period or thing filled entirely with events or items of the same kind.
  • Basic usage: 今週は祝い事ずくめで、家の中が明るい。 means that the week is full of happy occasions, keeping the household cheerful.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Not limited to a positive judgment
    • いいことずくめ positively describes nothing but good things. 黒ずくめの服装 describes an outfit entirely in black, so ずくめ itself does not always convey praise.

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