WORD DETAIL
全面
ぜんめん
Examples
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Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
全面(ぜんめん) joins whole全and face or aspect面to denote an entire surface or all aspects. - Basic usage:
全面can nominally mean every aspect or an entire surface, while全面的にadverbially describes something as comprehensive.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Nominal
全面and adverbial全面的に- Context distinguishes a physical surface from total scope.

