Japanese

ぜんたい
Meaning: whole; entire; overall
Part of Speech: Noun, Adverb

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Example sentences

計画の全体を把握することが重要だ。
It is important to understand the overall plan.
彼の影響はチーム全体に及ぶ
His influence extends to the entire team.
霧が山全体を包み込んでいる。
Mist is enveloping the entire mountain.
彼女がこのプロジェクト全体を仕切っている。
She is managing the entire project.
彼の華麗なプレイは、スタジアム全体を熱狂させた。
His spectacular play excited the entire stadium.

Usage Notes

Refers to all parts of something as a single group. Can also be used as an adverb meaning 'actually' in questions.

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