noun
all-around; across-the-board
Used for something applied uniformly to all members or aspects, often in economic or policy contexts. Can imply a blanket approach without differentiation.
政府は総花的な景気対策を発表した。
The government announced an across-the-board economic stimulus package.
総花式の値上げは消費者の反発を招いた。
The all-around price hike provoked a backlash from consumers.
Compound of 総 (all, whole) and 花 (flower), originally referring to a flower that contains all reproductive parts, later extended to mean something that covers everything uniformly.