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full picture, whole story, complete picture
The entirety of something, especially the complete truth or scope of a situation. Often used when details have been unclear and the full extent is finally revealed or still remains unknown.
事件の全容が明らかになった。
The full picture of the incident became clear.
被害の全容はまだ把握できていない。
The full extent of the damage has not yet been grasped.
捜査が進むにつれて、組織ぐるみの不正の全容が浮かび上がってきた。
As the investigation progressed, the full scope of the organization-wide fraud came to light.
Frequently used in news reporting, investigations, and disaster coverage.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 全容が明らかになる (the full picture becomes clear)
- 全容を解明する (elucidate the full picture)
- 全容を把握する (grasp the full scope)
- 全容が見えてくる (the whole picture comes into view)
- 事件の全容 (full picture of an incident)
- 被害の全容 (full extent of damage)