Translation guide
Expresses that something is the most important, the greatest in degree, or the primary reason among all others. Japanese uses various adverbial phrases depending on the nuance.
To emphasize that something is the most important factor or consideration.
Literally 'more than anything', this is the most common and natural way to say 'most of all' when stressing importance.
何よりも健康が一番大切です。
Most of all, health is the most important.
He loves his family most of all.
Means 'especially' or 'above all'. Slightly more formal and often used in written language.
とりわけ印象に残ったのは彼の優しさだ。
Most of all, what left an impression was his kindness.
Literally 'among them', used to single out one thing as the most notable. Common in both speech and writing.
果物はどれも好きですが、中でも桃が一番好きです。
I like all fruits, but most of all I love peaches.
To indicate that someone or something surpasses all others in a particular quality or action.
Used when comparing people: 'more than anyone'. For things, use 何よりも (see above).
彼女は誰よりも早く走れる。
She can run faster than anyone, most of all.
The superlative pattern 'the most ~'. Combine with の中で (among) to clarify the group.
クラスの中で彼が一番背が高い。
He is the tallest in the class, most of all.
To explain that the most significant reason for something is a particular factor.
A shorter, more casual version of 何よりも. Often used at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the main reason.
何より、君に会いたかったんだ。
Most of all, I wanted to see you.
Explicitly states 'the number one reason is'. Clear and direct.
一番の理由は、自由な時間が欲しいからです。
Most of all, it's because I want free time.
何よりも is the most versatile and common for 'most of all' in terms of importance. とりわけ is slightly formal and often used in written contexts. 中でも is used when selecting from a specific group or list.
Do not translate 'most of all' word-for-word as すべてのほとんど. That is unnatural and incorrect. Use the phrases above depending on context.
スポーツはいろいろ好きですが、何よりも水泳が楽しいです。
I like many sports, but most of all I enjoy swimming.
何よりも、家族に感謝したいです。
Most of all, I want to thank my family.