WORD DETAIL
完全
かんぜん
Examples
Included kanji
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
完全(readingかんぜん) is a noun and na-adjective for a state that is whole and free of omissions or defects. - Basic usage: Use
完全に乾くto modify the degree of an action and完全な状態to describe a noun.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Inflected forms
- Use
完全にbefore a verb and完全なbefore a noun.
- Use
- Not merely a high degree
完全presupposes nothing is lacking; it does not simply mean very good or nearly finished.

