万能

ばんのう
JLPT:N1
Frequency:
1

usable for many purposes; versatile; all-purpose — something that serves many different functions.

Noun Taking 'の'Noun

Examples

この万能ナイフは小さなドライバーや缶切りなど何でも付いている。

This all-purpose knife includes things like a small screwdriver and a can opener.

万能薬というものはないから、症状に合わせて治療する必要がある。

There's no cure-all medicine, so treatment must be tailored to the symptoms.

彼は仕事でもプライベートでも万能にこなす人だ。

He handles everything well, both at work and in his private life — a jack of all trades.

2

having unlimited power (omnipotent) or being skilled in all areas; an all-rounder (e.g., an all-round athlete).

Noun Taking 'の'Noun

Examples

神は全能であると信じる宗教もある。

There are religions that believe God is omnipotent.

彼はチームの万能選手としてどのポジションでもプレーできる。

He is an all-round player who can play any position on the team.

技術の進歩で万能に近い道具が増えている。

Technological advances have produced many tools that are close to being all-purpose.

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