noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
complete financial statement; final settlement of accounts
Refers to the comprehensive closing of financial books, often at the end of a fiscal period. Can also be used as a suru-verb.
年度末に総決算を行う。
We perform the final settlement of accounts at the end of the fiscal year.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
Figurative use: a comprehensive evaluation or final summary of a project, period, or one's life. Often used in contexts like 人生の総決算.
この本は彼の研究の総決算だ。
This book is the culmination of his research.
今年の活動を総決算する。
We will sum up this year's activities.