総計
The grand total or aggregate amount calculated by summing all individual parts or numbers. It is most commonly used in formal, mathematical, or administrative contexts to describe the final result of a calculation.
Examples
3 of 5この買い物の総計は5,000円です。
The total for this shopping is 5,000 yen.
今年度の支出の総計をご報告します。
I will report the total expenditure for this fiscal year.
みんなの分を合わせると、総計で10人かな?
Adding everyone up, is it 10 people in total?
Word Family
Memory Tip
The kanji '総' (Sō) means 'all/whole' and '計' (Kei) means 'measure/plan'. Think of it as 'The Whole Measurement'.
Quick Quiz
今月の来客数の____は、先月より多かった。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 総計
Examples
この買い物の総計は5,000円です。
everydayThe total for this shopping is 5,000 yen.
今年度の支出の総計をご報告します。
formalI will report the total expenditure for this fiscal year.
みんなの分を合わせると、総計で10人かな?
informalAdding everyone up, is it 10 people in total?
この調査の回答者の総計は一万人である。
academicThe total number of respondents for this survey is 10,000.
総計を計算して、請求書を作成してください。
businessCalculate the total and create an invoice.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
総計を算出する
calculate the grand total
総計を上回る
to exceed the total
総計に含める
to include in the total
Often Confused With
Gokei is a general term for 'total' used in daily life; Sokei is more formal and implies an aggregate of various sub-totals.
Sogaku specifically refers to a total amount of money, whereas Sokei can refer to people, objects, or numbers.
Usage Notes
Use 'Sokei' when you want to sound professional or when dealing with complex data sets. In casual conversation about simple math, 'Gokei' is much more natural.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use this word for small, everyday additions (like two items). Use it primarily when summarizing a large or important set of data.
Memory Tip
The kanji '総' (Sō) means 'all/whole' and '計' (Kei) means 'measure/plan'. Think of it as 'The Whole Measurement'.
Word Origin
Derived from Middle Chinese roots where 'Sō' represents general/overall control and 'Kei' represents calculation or meter.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Strict accuracy in financial 'Sokei' is highly valued in Japanese corporate culture, often requiring multiple checks during 'Kessan' (end-of-year accounts).
Quick Quiz
今月の来客数の____は、先月より多かった。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 総計
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