noun
Refers to the final total or sum, especially in financial or accounting contexts. Often used for totals of money, quantities, or scores.
今月の売上の締め高を計算する。
Calculate the total sales for this month.
締め高が予算を超えた。
The total exceeded the budget.
合計 is the general word for 'total' or 'sum' in everyday contexts. 締め高 is more specific to final tallies in business or accounting, often implying a closing or settlement.
総額 also means 'total amount' but is more formal and often used for large sums or official figures. 締め高 is more common in internal business calculations.
Compound of 締め (しめ, 'closing' or 'tightening', from 締める) and 高 (だか, 'amount' or 'quantity'). The combination conveys the idea of a finalized total after closing accounts.