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概して言えば

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 概して言えば.

Dictionary

Entry

概して言えばがいしていえばExpressionFreq #167442
1

generally speaking; all in all; in general

Examples
概していえば、この種の問題では直接人々と関わる人が好きだ。
As a rule, I prefer people who deal with matters of this kind directly with those involved.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

outline, condition, approximation, generally

14 strokesFrequency 1,335JLPT N1Grade 8

On

ガイ

Kun

おおむ.ね

say, word

7 strokesFrequency 83JLPT N4Grade 2

On

ゲンゴン

Kun

い.うこと

Nanori

とき

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