entirely, all, nothing but

Beginner

15-20 min

common

Expert Reviewed

Explanation

Indicates completeness or uniformity.

[Noun] + ずくめ

今日はいいことずくめだ。

Kyou wa ii koto zukume da.

Today has been nothing but good things.

黒ずくめの服を着ている。

Kuro zukume no fuku wo kite iru.

Wearing all black clothes.

Can be positive or negative.

～だらけ

full of, covered with

～まみれ

covered in, smeared with

～に違いない

must be ~, no doubt that ~, undoubtedly

～に関して/関する

regarding ~, concerning ~, about ~

～について/つい

about ~, concerning ~

～に伴って/伴い/伴う

along with ~, as ~ (changes)

Often used for colors or events.

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