Quick answer
総 is the kanji for "All". A common reading is す.べて (subete). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
All
Also : Full · Whole · Total · General
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 総 represents 'GENERAL'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of general.
On-reading: そう — remember this sound by associating it with general. Kun-reading: す.べて.
Example Sentences
総合的に判断した結果、この案を採用することにしました。
そうごうてきにはんだんしたけっか、このあんをさいようすることにしました。
As a result of comprehensive judgment, I decided to adopt this plan.
首相は総選挙に向けて、準備を進めています。
しゅしょうはそうせんきょにむけて、じゅんびをすすめています。
The prime minister is preparing for the general election.
Vocabulary using 総
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