全般

ぜんぱん
JLPT:N2
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1

The whole, entirety, or general scope of something—the entirety of a given range rather than individual parts.

Noun

Examples

この教科書は日本史全般をカバーしている。

This textbook covers Japanese history as a whole.

会社の運営全般について話し合いが行われた。

A discussion was held about the company's overall management.

仕事全般に関する質問がありますか?

Do you have any questions about your work in general?

2

Used as a suffix after a noun to mean 'as a whole' or 'in general' (e.g., 'across generations', 'education in general').

Noun (Suffix)

Examples

若者全般の傾向を調べるアンケートを実施した。

We conducted a survey to examine general trends among young people.

健康全般に気をつけることが大切だ。

It's important to pay attention to your health overall.

教育全般に関する法改正が検討されている。

Legal revisions regarding education as a whole are being considered.

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