WORD DETAIL
網羅
もうら
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Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure: The written form is
網羅, readもうら. Elements suggesting broad collection and inclusion combine to mean covering all relevant items comprehensively. - Basic usage:
ほぼ網羅するpreserves the qualifier “almost,” while意見を網羅するdescribes including all opinions from a meeting.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- The qualifier “almost”
- The guide is highly comprehensive but does not claim literally every bird because the qualifier remains. Example:
この図鑑は地域で見られる鳥をほぼ網羅しています。— This guide covers almost every bird found in the region.
- The guide is highly comprehensive but does not claim literally every bird because the qualifier remains. Example:
- A list covering all opinions
- Every opinion raised at the meeting is gathered into the list. Example:
会議で出た意見を網羅した一覧を作りました。— We made a list encompassing all the opinions raised at the meeting.
- Every opinion raised at the meeting is gathered into the list. Example:

