Japanese Conversation · Level 20
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Japanese word
まとめ
Pronunciation
Romajimatome
Meaning
- nounsummary
Example
話のまとめが大切です。hanashi no ma to me ga tai setsu de su
The summary of the talk is important.
More examples
会議の終わりに、今日のまとめを確認します。kai gi no o wa ri ni kyō no ma to me o kaku nin shi ma su
At the end of the meeting, we review today's summary.
Core concept
It brings separate points together into one clear whole that can be presented or reviewed.
Common phrases
話のまとめhanashi no ma to me
summary of the discussion
要点のまとめyō ten no ma to me
summary of the key points
まとめに入るma to me ni hai ru
move on to the summary
Similar words
要約yōyaku: A concise account of the important information in a longer source.
概要gaiyō: A broad outline of the main features or content of a subject.
総括sōkatsu: A final review that brings together the important points of a discussion or activity.
Definition in Japanese
話や文章の要点を整理し、簡潔に示したもの。hanashi ya bun shō no yō ten o sei ri shi kan ketsu ni shime shi ta mo no
Word origin
The noun まとめ (matome) comes from the continuative form of まとめる (matomeru), meaning "to put together" or "to organize," and denotes the result of bringing points together.
Usage tips
- In a talk, まとめ (matome) can mean the closing wrap-up as well as a summary of the content, so it is broader than a strictly final conclusion.
Other meanings
- conclusionnoun
- aggregationnoun
Related words
- まとめ方matomekataway of summarizingnoun