1.
thorough, exhaustive, complete
Done completely and carefully, leaving nothing unexamined; going all the way without compromise.
徹底的に調べる必要がある。
We need to investigate thoroughly.
部屋を徹底的に掃除した。
I cleaned the room thoroughly.
徹底的な見直しが行われた。
A thorough review was conducted.
不正を徹底的に追求する。
We will pursue the wrongdoing exhaustively.
徹底的 is a na-adjective formed from 徹底 (thoroughness, completeness) + 的.
FORMS:
- Adverbial: 徹底的に (very common)
- Predicative: 徹底的だ
- Attributive: 徹底的な+noun
USAGE NOTE:
Often used in formal contexts to emphasize completeness of action. The adverbial form 徹底的に is extremely 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 VOCABULARY:
- 徹底する - to be thorough, to carry out thoroughly (suru-verb)
- 徹底 - thoroughness (noun)
Related Words
Related:
徹底 (thoroughness (noun))