一括
The act of grouping multiple items together or handling different tasks as a single unit. It is most frequently used in the context of payments (lump sum) or administrative processing (batch processing).
Examples
3 of 5支払いは一括でお願いします。
I would like to pay in one lump sum, please.
関連する資料を一括して送付いたしました。
I have sent all the related documents together in one batch.
メールを一括で消しちゃった。
I accidentally deleted all my emails at once.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Ichi' (One) and 'Katsu' (Bundle). You are putting everything into 'One Bundle' to deal with it quickly.
Quick Quiz
クレジットカードで___払いをしました。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 一括
Examples
支払いは一括でお願いします。
everydayI would like to pay in one lump sum, please.
関連する資料を一括して送付いたしました。
formalI have sent all the related documents together in one batch.
メールを一括で消しちゃった。
informalI accidentally deleted all my emails at once.
本研究では、アンケートの結果を一括して処理する手法を採用した。
academicIn this study, a method to process questionnaire results collectively was adopted.
新卒の一括採用は、日本企業特有の文化です。
businessSimultaneous recruiting of new graduates is a culture unique to Japanese companies.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
一括りにする
to lump things together / to generalize
一括で購入する
to purchase in bulk / all at once
一括ダウンロード
batch download
Often Confused With
Matomete is a casual adverb for putting things together; Ikkatsu is more formal and technical, often used in banking or systems.
Tougou means to merge or integrate separate entities into one, whereas Ikkatsu focuses on handling them at the same time.
Usage Notes
Use 'Ikkatsu' when referring to financial transactions or digital data management. It emphasizes the 'at once' nature of an action involving multiple components.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use 'Ikkatsu' for physical organization (like cleaning a room), where 'Kataduke' or 'Matomete' is more natural. 'Ikkatsu' implies a systematic or administrative process.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Ichi' (One) and 'Katsu' (Bundle). You are putting everything into 'One Bundle' to deal with it quickly.
Word Origin
Derived from the Chinese characters 一 (one) and 括 (to tie up/fasten/include).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
The term is central to the 'Shinsotsu Ikkatsu Saiyo' system, where Japanese companies hire thousands of new graduates at the exact same time every April.
Quick Quiz
クレジットカードで___払いをしました。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 一括
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