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lump sum; all at once; together
Handling or processing multiple items together as a single unit, often referring to payment or processing.
一括払いにする。
I'll pay in one lump sum.
ファイルを一括ダウンロードする。
I download the files all at once.
申請書類を一括で処理する。
We process the application documents all together.
一括 means handling items together rather than individually.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 一括払い: lump-sum payment (vs. 分割払い installments)
- 一括処理: batch processing
- 一括ダウンロード: batch download
- 一括購入: bulk purchase
- 一括管理: centralized management
PAYMENT CONTEXT:
When buying with a credit card, you may be asked 「一括ですか、分割ですか」 (lump sum or installments?).