Quick answer
全 is the kanji for "All". A common reading is まった.く (mataku). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
All
Also : Whole · Entire · Complete · Fulfill
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
6 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 全 represents 'WHOLE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of whole.
On-reading: ぜん — remember this sound by associating it with whole. Kun-reading: まった.く.
Example Sentences
全力を尽くして頑張ります。
ぜんりょくをつくしてがんばります。
I'll do my best with all my strength.
全体の流れを理解しました。
ぜんたいのながれをりかいしました。
I understood the overall flow.
Vocabulary using 全
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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