総括

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 総括 (そうかつ) is an action noun for synthesizing and evaluating a discussion or period of activity as a whole.
• Basic usage: 議論を総括した describes a leader concluding the meeting discussion, while 活動を総括する報告書 modifies a report synthesizing a year’s work.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Meeting synthesis and annual review
  • 議論を総括する draws together contributions into a conclusion, while 活動を総括する evaluates a whole period. It is more than repeating the final sentence.