GRAMMAR DETAIL
ずくめ
Describes a state in which a succession of things or events with the same character fills the whole.
Examples
今週は祝い事ずくめで、家の中が明るい。
This week has brought nothing but celebrations, so the mood at home is cheerful.
Words used
新居は新しい家具ずくめだった。
The new home was filled with nothing but new furniture.
Words used
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.

