Japanese meaning of 首尾一貫

Reading:
しゅびいっかん (shubi ikkan)

English Translation:

Consistent from start to finish

Meaning & Cultural Context

Meaning:


Consistent from start to finish

Cultural Context:


Used in political campaigns, project management, and leadership evaluations.

Grammar & Learning Points

Grammar Point

• Noun phrase indicating consistency; often with “した方針.”

Trap for English Speakers

May be mistaken as inflexibility.

Example

Basic Example

彼の主張は首尾一貫している。

His argument is consistent from start to finish.


Applied Example

彼の行動は首尾一貫していて、信頼を失うことはなかった。

His actions were Consistent from start to finish, never losing the trust of others.