1.
consensus; collective will; unanimous opinion
The shared opinion or will of an entire group, organization, or populace. Emphasizes that everyone in the group agrees.
国民の総意に基づく。
It is based on the consensus of the people.
社員の総意で計画が決まった。
The plan was decided by the consensus of all employees.
これは部署全体の総意として提出された意見書です。
This is a written opinion submitted as the consensus of the entire department.
USAGE:
総意 carries a formal, weighty tone and implies that the group has reached unanimous or near-unanimous agreement. It appears frequently in legal, political, and organizational contexts.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 国民の総意 (the will of the people)
- 総意に基づく (based on consensus)
- 総意を反映する (to reflect the collective will)
- 総意として (as the consensus)