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総論 (souron) Japanese meaning: general remarks | Kotomora
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の
べ
て
から
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各かく
論ろん
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入はい
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First I will give an overview, then move on to the detailed discussion.
The general remarks section of this book explains the background of the issue.
Usage patterns 総そう 論ろん として 〜 speaking in general terms
Speaking in general terms, this policy can be said to have a positive effect on the economy.
総そう 論ろん を 述の べる to give a general overview
Let's first give a general overview before going into the details.
総そう 論ろん から 各かく 論ろん へ to move from the general discussion to specific points
The report is structured moving from a general overview to specific points.
総そう 論ろん 賛さん 成せい 、 各かく 論ろん 反はん 対たい to agree in principle but disagree on the details
Related words 概論 is a broad introductory survey of a subject, similar to 総論 but often used as a textbook or course title rather than a contrasting term to 各論.
概要 is a concise summary of key points, whereas 総論 is a fuller general discussion that still addresses the whole topic in depth.
総論 is a general discussion or introductory chapter setting out overall principles, while 概説 is a plain overview aimed at giving basic understanding.
Etymology Compound of 総 (general, overall) and 論 (argument, discussion). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word follows standard Sino-Japanese word formation patterns.
Many people agree with this reform proposal in principle but oppose its specific details.
