Meaning

Primary

Overall

Alternatives

Comprehensive, Synthesis

Word Type

noun, verbal noun, の adjective

Explanation

When you take the whole and join it together, you get a synthesis, and probably a good overall picture of things.

Reading

そうごう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

ワニカニは、総合すると良くできたサイトです。

Overall, WaniKani is a well-built website.

うちのクラスは、体育大会の総合の部で一位になりました。

Our class got the highest overall score on sports day.

オリンピックの総合メダル獲得数では、アメリカが一位だった。

America got first place in overall total medals in the Olympics.

Kanji Composition