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全般
zenpan
Description
「全般」は、一つのことだけではなく、その分野やグループの全部を表す言葉です。
"全般" is a word that represents not just one thing, but the whole of a field or group.
たとえば「経済全般」や「生活全般」のように、広い範囲をまとめて言うときに使います。
For example, it is used when referring to a broad range collectively, like "経済全般" (the whole economy) or "生活全般" (all aspects of life).
Meanings
全般zenpan
the whole; overall; in general
この本は歴史全般について書いてあります。
This book is about general history.
全般的zenpanteki
general; overall (used with 的)
全般的に見て、今年の成績はよかったです。
Overall, this year's results were good.
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Notes
- Etymology
全 (whole) + 般 (sort/kind), meaning the entirety of a category.
- Nuance
often follows a noun (経済全般); with 的に it means 'overall, generally speaking'.
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