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JLPT N3 Intermediate

総

Prefix indicating the total, entire amount or general, head rank.

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1 Prefix

Total / Whole

Indicates the complete sum or aggregate amount of the attached noun.

Example

日本 の 総人口 は どのくらい です か 。

What is the total population of Japan?

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General / Head / Overall

Denotes the highest rank, overall control, or broadest scope of an organization or role.

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Prefix indicating the total, entire amount or general, head rank.
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