全編
ぜんぺん · zenpen
Whole book (volume), complete episode
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How it’s used
Use in formal or literary contexts when referring to an entire book, film, or broadcast episode as a single unit.
Often confused with 'zenbu' (all), but 'zenpen' refers specifically to the complete text or broadcast, not just 'all parts'.
Example sentences
この映画は全編にわたって緊張感が続く。
This movie maintains tension throughout its entirety.
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彼女は小説の全編を一晩で読んだ。
She read the whole novel in one night.
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What does 全編 mean?
Whole book (volume), complete episode.
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ぜんぺん (zenpen). Pitch accent: heiban — flat. Press Listen above to hear it.
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