Translation guide
Ways to express general comments, observations, or overall impressions in Japanese, depending on formality and context.
The speaker wants to make a broad, non-specific comment or observation, often at the beginning or end of a discussion.
A natural phrase meaning 'overall impression' or 'general comment'. Often used when asking for or giving general feedback.
The speaker wants to share their general thoughts in a casual conversation.
Please tell me your general impressions.
A more formal term for 'general remarks' or 'overall evaluation', often used in reviews, reports, or formal summaries.
Finally, I will give my general remarks.
A somewhat formal term meaning 'general comment' or 'outline evaluation'. Less common than 総評.
I will limit myself to general remarks.
Overall, it was a good experience.
A casual phrase meaning 'roughly speaking' or 'in a nutshell'. Used for giving a broad summary.
Generally speaking, the problem is the budget.