全貌(ぜんぼう)

ぜんぼう
noun
full picture; whole aspect; entire scope
formalabstract
1. full picture; whole aspect; entire scope; complete picture
The complete view or entirety of something, especially when it is complex or not easily seen all at once. Often used when discussing investigations, projects, or situations where the full extent is being revealed.
事件(じけん)の全貌(ぜんぼう)が明(あき)らかになった。
The full picture of the incident became clear.
計画(けいかく)の全貌(ぜんぼう)はまだ見(み)えていない。
The full scope of the plan is not yet visible.
調査(ちょうさ)が進(すす)むにつれて、被害(ひがい)の全貌(ぜんぼう)が徐々(じょじょ)に明(あき)らかになってきた。
As the investigation progressed, the full extent of the damage gradually became clear.

Composed of 全(ぜん) (all, entire) and 貌(ぼう) (appearance, aspect). Literally "the entire appearance." Used when talking about understanding or revealing the complete picture of something.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 全体(ぜんたい): the whole — more general and everyday
  • 全貌(ぜんぼう): full picture — more literary, implies revealing something complex
  • 概要(がいよう): overview — a summary rather than the complete picture
  • 大局(たいきょく): big picture — the overall situation from a strategic viewpoint

Related Words

Compare: 全体(ぜんたい) (the whole)
Compare: 概要(がいよう) (overview)
Compare: 大局(たいきょく) (big picture)
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