in general; generally; usually
A somewhat literary or formal adverb meaning 'on the whole' or 'as a rule'. Often used in written language or formal speech.
This summer, temperatures are generally high.
His works are generally highly regarded.
The usual modern spelling.
Irregular okurigana variant; even rarer than 並べて.
Derived from the verb 並べる (ならべる, 'to line up'), with the adverbial form 並べて (ならべて) shifting to なべて and taking on the meaning 'in general, on the whole'. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.