Translation and Meaning of: 全般 - zenpan

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 全般 (zenpan) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: zenpan

Kana: ぜんぱん

Type: noun

L: jlpt-n2

全般

Translation / Meaning: (the whole; universal; totally; general

Meaning in English: (the) whole;universal;wholly;general

Definition: To refer to a wide range. To include everything and anything.

Table of Content
- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases

Explanation and Etymology - (全般) zenpan

The word "ぜんぱん" (zenpan), written with the kanji 全般, refers to the concept of "the whole," "the general," or "the totality" of something. This term is used to describe a comprehensive perspective or a complete view of a situation or category. For example, when talking about "日本文化全般" (nihon bunka zenpan), it refers to Japanese culture in its entirety, including all its facets and traditions.

Etymologically, "全" (zen) means "all" or "complete," while "般" (pan) conveys the idea of "comprehensiveness" or "everything included." Together, these characters form a term that communicates the idea of something that encompasses all parts or aspects of a specific subject. This word is useful in formal and academic contexts, where it is necessary to express a global understanding or an analysis that does not leave out any relevant element.

In daily life, "zenpan" can be used in sentences like "社会全般に影響する" (shakai zenpan ni eikyō suru), which means "to affect society as a whole." The word is also common in general descriptions, such as when discussing trends or phenomena that are not limited to a specific aspect. Therefore, "zenpan" is essential for expressing an inclusive approach or a generalized view of broad themes.

How to Write in Japanese - (全般) zenpan

See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (全般) zenpan:

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Verbal conjugation of 全般

See below a small list of verb conjugations: 全般 (zenpan)

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How do you say (the whole; universal; totally; general In japanese?

There are different ways of expressing the idea of "(the whole; universal; totally; general" in the Japanese language.

A way of saying "(the whole; universal; totally; general" é "(全般) zenpan".

See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:

一般的; 全体的; 総合的

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