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総
総
14 strokes
Frequency: 129
JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

general
whole
all
full
total

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ソウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
す.べて
すべ.て
ふさ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
うさ
ずさ

Common Words

全て
総て
凡て
惣が
渞が
Usually kana
Freq #615
1

Common noun; Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

everything; all; the whole

Examples
彼女は子供のために全てを犠牲にした。
She gave up everything for her children.
2

Adverb (fukushi)

entirely; completely; wholly; all

Examples
人間は全て平等である。
All men are equal.
あなたの計画をすべて話してください。
Tell me all about your plan.
そう
Freq #5452
1

Prefix

whole; total; gross; entire; overall; general (election, manager, etc.)

Examples
総入れ歯にする必要があります。
You have to have a full denture.
そうごう
綜合
Freq #7821
1

Common noun; Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Transitive verb

synthesis; combination; integration; putting together

2

Noun or verb acting prenominally

general; combined; composite; mixed; integrated; comprehensive

Examples
このプロダクトはインテリジェント総合情報システムです。
This product is an intelligent integrated information system.
3

Common noun; Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Transitive verb; Philosophy

synthesis; colligation

総
ふさ
Noun
Freq #10134
1

tuft (of hair, threads, etc.); fringe; tassel

2

Counter

bunch (of grapes, bananas, etc.); cluster (of flowers)

Examples
私は市場でリンゴを3個にブドウを二房、デザート用に買った。
I bought three apples and two bunches of grapes for dessert at the market.
3

Counter

segment (of a tangerine, etc.); section

すべる
総べる
Transitive
Ichidan verb
Freq #14962
1

to rule over; to govern; to command; to control

2

to integrate; to consolidate; to unite; to incorporate

そうどういん
~する Verb
Noun
Transitive
Freq #15956
1

general mobilization; full mobilization

そういん
Noun
Freq #16237
1

the entire strength; all hands; all the members

Examples
総員、脱出せよ!
All hands, abandon ship!
そうりだいじん
Noun
Freq #16454
1

prime minister (as the head of a cabinet government); premier

Examples
総理大臣が辞任した。
The Prime Minister has resigned.
そうで
Noun
Freq #16540
1

appearing all together

Examples
村民総出で彼を迎えた。
The whole village came out to welcome him.
そうぜい
Noun
Freq #17629
1

all members; whole army

Examples
集められた使用人さんたちは、総勢・・・ひゃ、百人近いよ。
The servants gathered there totalled ... n-nearly one hundred!
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