JLPT N1

～ずくめ

Nothing but ~; Full of ~

Structure

Noun + ずくめ

How it works

This expression means that something is entirely filled with or composed of one kind of thing. It's often used with abstract nouns to describe situations, experiences, or events.

Examples

今日はいいことずくめの一日だった。

Today was a day full of nothing but good things.

Common mistakes

Attempting to use it with verbs or adjectives, as it strictly attaches to nouns.

Tip

Remember 'good things galore' for 良いことずくめ.

More JLPT N1 grammar

いかんによらずをもってをものともせずともなるとであれたりとも~ないに足る極まりない

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