WORD DETAIL
全体
ぜんたい
Examples
Included kanji
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
全体(ぜんたい) is the whole formed by all parts. It appears as reading scope and total shape. - Basic usage: A passage is read in full for its point; stepping back reveals a model's overall form.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Entire textual scope and complete physical shape
文章全体をemphasizes range;全体の形links whole and property. Do not infer the whole from one part.

