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.
事件の全貌が明らかになった。
The full picture of the incident became clear.
計画の全貌はまだ見えていない。
The full scope of the plan is not yet visible.
調査が進むにつれて、被害の全貌が徐々に明らかになってきた。
As the investigation progressed, the full extent of the damage gradually became clear.
Composed of 全 (all, entire) and 貌 (appearance, aspect). Literally "the entire appearance." Used when talking about understanding or revealing the complete picture of something.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 全貌が明らかになる: the full picture becomes clear
- 全貌を明らかにする: to reveal the full picture
- 全貌が見える: the full scope is visible
- 全貌を把握する: to grasp the complete picture
- 全貌を解明する: to clarify the entire scope
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 全体: the whole — more general and everyday
- 全貌: full picture — more literary, implies revealing something complex
- 概要: overview — a summary rather than the complete picture
- 大局: big picture — the overall situation from a strategic viewpoint