1.
thorough, exhaustive, complete
Done completely and carefully, leaving nothing unexamined; going all the way without compromise.
徹底的 is a na-adjective formed from 徹底 (thoroughness, completeness) + 的.
Forms
Usage
Often used in formal contexts to emphasize completeness of action. The adverbial form 徹底的に is extremely common.
Common collocations
- 徹底的に調べる - to investigate thoroughly
- 徹底的な分析 - exhaustive analysis
- 徹底的に叩く - to beat thoroughly (figurative)
- 徹底的な改革 - thorough reform
Related words
Related Words
Related:
徹底 (thoroughness (noun))
Related:
徹底する (to carry out thoroughly)
Synonym:
とことん (thoroughly (colloquial))
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半端 (incomplete)
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抜本的 (fundamental, radical, drastic)
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みっちり (thoroughly)
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どこまでも (endlessly)