adverbial N1 uncommon politewritten
概ね — generally
概ね ・ おおむね
Meaning
- generally / on the whole / for the most part — broadly true with only minor exceptions; formal
Key sentence
計画は概ね順調に進んでいる。
The plan is progressing smoothly on the whole.
Formation
| Attaches to | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Adverb fronting a clause or predicate | 概ね + clause／述語 |
Examples
参加者の反応は概ね好評だった。
The participants' reactions were generally favourable.
概ね予想通りの結果となった。
The result was broadly in line with expectations.
Easily confused with
See 概ね in real sentences
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Study it in JengoSources Compiled with reference to A Dictionary of Advanced Japanese Grammar.