1.
thoroughly, all over, every corner
Without leaving any area unchecked or untouched. Describes searching, looking, or covering an area completely.
Written as 隈なく. The kanji 隈 means "dark corner" or "nook," so the word literally means "without dark corners" — i.e., leaving no corner unchecked.
Common collocations
- くまなく探す: to search every corner
- くまなく調べる: to examine thoroughly
- くまなく見る: to look all over
- くまなく捜索する: to search exhaustively
Usage: Often used with verbs of searching, inspecting, or covering an area. A somewhat literary word, more common in writing and formal speech than casual conversation.
Related Words
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余すところなく (completely)