概括的(がいかつてき)

がいかつてき
adjective (na)
general; broad; sweeping
1. general; broad; sweeping; comprehensive in outline
Covering the main points without going into detail. Describes an overview or summary that captures the big picture rather than specifics.
概括的(がいかつてき)な説明(せつめい)。
A general explanation.
まず概括的(がいかつてき)に述(の)べてから、詳細(しょうさい)に入(はい)ります。
I'll give a broad overview first, then go into the details.
報告書(ほうこくしょ)では概括的(がいかつてき)な傾向(けいこう)のみが示(しめ)されており、個別(こべつ)のデータは含(ふく)まれていない。
The report only shows general trends and does not include individual data.

Composed of 概括(がいかつ) (generalization; summarization) and 的(てき) (adjective suffix). Used in formal and academic contexts when describing something that covers main points without exhaustive detail.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 概括的(がいかつてき)な説明(せつめい): general explanation
  • 概括的(がいかつてき)に述(の)べる: to describe broadly
  • 概括的(がいかつてき)な理解(りかい): broad understanding
  • 概括的(がいかつてき)な傾向(けいこう): general trend

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 大(おお)まか: rough; approximate — more casual and everyday
  • 包括的(ほうかつてき): comprehensive; inclusive — emphasizes covering everything, not simplifying
  • 総括的(そうかつてき): summarizing; comprehensive — close synonym, emphasizes summation
  • 大体(だいたい)の: rough; approximate — colloquial

REGISTER:
Formal. Common in academic papers, reports, presentations, and official documents.

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