Japanese word

全体的

Pronunciation

Romajizentaiteki

Meaning

  • na-adjectiveoverall

Example

全体的に見ると、この本は簡単です。zen tai teki ni mi ru to ko no hon wa kan tan de su

Overall, this book is easy.

Illustration for 全体的 (overall)

More examples

この計画は、全体的なバランスがよく取れています。ko no kei kaku wa zen tai teki na ba ra n su ga yo ku to re te i ma su

This plan has a good overall balance.

Core concept

It focuses on the complete scope of something instead of isolating its individual parts.

Common phrases

  • 全体的な傾向zen tai teki na kei kō

    overall trend

  • 全体的な印象zen tai teki na in shō

    overall impression

Similar words

総合的sōgōteki: Brings together different parts or aspects to describe something as a whole.
包括的hōkatsuteki: Covers a wide range of relevant parts, people, or areas.
全面的zenmenteki: Concerns every major part or aspect of something.

Definition in Japanese

個々の部分ではなく、まとまり全体に関係するさま。ko ko no bu bun de wa na ku ma to ma ri zen tai ni kan kei su ru sa ma

Word origin

全体 (zentai, "whole") is made from 全 (zen, "all") and 体 (tai, "body"), and 的 (teki, "relating to") turns the compound into an adjective meaning "overall."

Usage tips

  • 全体的に (zentai-teki ni) is useful in conversation when giving an overall impression before discussing specific details.

Other meanings

  • generalna-adjective

Opposites

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