余(あま)すところなく

あますところなく
expression, adverb
completely; without omission; in full; leaving nothing out
quantity
1. completely; without omission; in full; leaving nothing out
An adverbial expression meaning to do something thoroughly, covering every aspect without leaving anything remaining or unused.
才能(さいのう)を余(あま)すところなく発揮(はっき)した。
He demonstrated his talent to the fullest.
この本(ほん)は日本(にほん)の歴史(れきし)を余(あま)すところなく紹介(しょうかい)している。
This book introduces Japanese history in its entirety.
素材(そざい)の味(あじ)を余(あま)すところなく引(ひ)き出(だ)す料理法(りょうりほう)を学(まな)びたい。
I want to learn cooking techniques that bring out the full flavor of the ingredients.

Literally "leaving no remainder," from 余(あま)す (to leave over) + ところ (aspect; part) + なく (without). A somewhat literary adverbial expression that emphasizes thoroughness and completeness. Often used in written or formal speech.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 残(のこ)らず: without exception; all of them — focuses on not leaving any items behind
  • 十分(じゅうぶん)に: sufficiently; fully — less emphatic, more everyday
  • くまなく: thoroughly; in every corner — emphasizes searching or covering every area

Related Words

Compare: 残(のこ)らず (without exception)
Compare: 十分(じゅうぶん)に (sufficiently)
Compare: くまなく (thoroughly)
general
Added 2026.4.28 21:24 · Revised 2026.9.4 21:29
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