総そう別べつ

adverb

generally; in general; overall

A somewhat formal or literary adverb meaning 'generally speaking' or 'on the whole'. Not common in everyday conversation; more often seen in written or formal contexts.

• 総そう別べつ、今年ことしの業ぎょう績せきは良りょう好こうだった。

  Overall, this year's performance was good.

• そうべつ、この地ち域いきの気き候こうは温おん暖だんである。

  Generally, the climate in this region is mild.