Japanese meaning of 百発百中
Reading:
ひゃっぱつひゃくちゅう (hyappatsu hyakuchū)
English Translation:
Perfect accuracy
Meaning & Cultural Context
Meaning:
Hitting the target every time, achieving perfect results.
Cultural Context:
Used in sports, gaming, or marksmanship contexts to describe accuracy.
狙いを外さずに成功すること。
スポーツや射撃などで正確さを表す。
Grammar & Learning Points
Grammar Point
• Noun phrase used as subject.
Trap for English Speakers
May be misunderstood as a permanent ability.
Example
Basic Example
彼は百発百中のシュートを決めた。
He made shots with perfect accuracy.
Applied Example
放った矢がすべて的に当たる。百発百中の腕前に観客がどよめいた。
Every arrow hit the target; the crowd murmured at his one hundred percent accuracy.