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全

zen

Description

「全」は「ぜんぶ」や「すべて」という意味を表す漢字です。

"全" is a kanji that means "all" or "everything."

数を言うときに「全10話」のように使うと、「合わせて10話ある」という意味になります。

When used with numbers, like in "全10話," it means "a total of 10 episodes."

Meanings

全zen

all; whole; entire; the total of

このドラマは全10話です。

This drama has a total of 10 episodes.

全mattaku

completely; entirely (rare standalone reading)

彼の話は全く分からない。

I don't understand his story at all.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    全 means 'complete/whole'; as a prefix (全世界, 全員) it means 'all' or 'entire'.

  • Nuance

    全 as a standalone counter prefix (全〜) is common in describing totals like episodes or volumes.

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