全部

• Reading: ぜんぶ
• Romaji: zenbu
• Kanji breakdown: 全 (zen) — whole, complete; 部 (bu) — part, section
• Pronunciation: /zeɴ.bɯ/

Meaning

All; entire; whole; everything; altogether.

Used to refer to the entirety of something, both as a noun and adverb. More casual than すべて (subete) and commonly used in everyday conversation. Often placed before verbs (全部食べた = ate everything) or used as a standalone answer (全部です = all of it).

Examples

1. 宿題を全部終わらせました。 I finished all of my homework.
2. このケーキは全部あなたのです。 This entire cake is yours.
3. 荷物は全部持ちましたか。 Did you grab all of your luggage?

Usage Guide

Context: daily life, tasks, shopping

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Composed of 全 (zen, whole/complete) and 部 (bu, part/section). Paradoxically combines 'complete' with 'part' to mean 'all parts together.'

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal