1.
everything; all matters; all aspects
All matters and aspects of a given situation. Most commonly used in the expression 準備万端 (fully prepared), meaning everything is ready.
準備万端だ。
Everything is fully prepared.
準備万端整えて出発した。
We set off with everything fully prepared.
式の準備は万端抜かりなく進めている。
Preparations for the ceremony are proceeding thoroughly without any oversights.
USAGE:
Almost always appears in the expression 準備万端 (fully prepared, all preparations complete). Can also appear with 整える (to arrange, to put in order). A somewhat formal expression conveying thoroughness and completeness.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 準備万端 (fully prepared)
- 万端整う (everything is in order)
- 万端抜かりない (thorough without any oversights)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 万全: perfect, complete — used in 万全の態勢 (perfect readiness)
- 完璧: perfect — emphasizes flawlessness