〜ずくめ
entirely / full of ~
Use this pattern to shape a complete, natural Japanese thought.
Remember it
Connect the meaning to its sound: say “〜ずくめ” aloud once.
Understand
Build the pattern
Sentence formula
How it works
「〜ずくめ」 means "entirely / full of ~". Structure: Noun + ずくめ. This is a JLPT N1 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.
When to use it
Read the example aloud, then replace one detail with something from your own life.
Tone: Neutral
A general pattern; let the sentence ending and situation set the politeness level.
Use
Hear it in real life
Everyday life
Example 1今月は採決ずくめの一か月だった。
こんげつ は さいけつずくめ の いっかげつ だった。
kongetsu wa saiketsuzukume no ikkagetsu datta.
This month was filled with votes.
Shopping & services
Example 2今月は買収ずくめの一か月だった。
こんげつ は ばいしゅうずくめ の いっかげつ だった。
kongetsu wa baishuuzukume no ikkagetsu datta.
This month was filled with acquisitions.
Everyday life
Example 3今月は志願ずくめの一か月だった。
こんげつ は しがんずくめ の いっかげつ だった。
kongetsu wa shiganzukume no ikkagetsu datta.
This month was filled with volunteerings.
Everyday life
Example 4今月は転載ずくめの一か月だった。
こんげつ は てんさいずくめ の いっかげつ だった。
kongetsu wa tensaizukume no ikkagetsu datta.
This month was filled with reprintings.
Everyday life
Example 5今月は滞納ずくめの一か月だった。
こんげつ は たいのうずくめ の いっかげつ だった。
kongetsu wa tainouzukume no ikkagetsu datta.
This month was filled with payment arrearss.
Make it yours
Choose one example. Replace one person, place, object, or time with a detail from your life, then say the new sentence aloud.
Recall
Test your memory
Recall practice
Can you say it?
1 of 5
Read the situation, look away from the answer, and say the Japanese aloud.
Your situation
This month was filled with votes.
The answer is hidden. Try to use 〜ずくめ.
Remember tomorrow
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Review the meaning and formula later so today’s lesson moves into long-term memory.