総～
そう～
sou
JLPT N2VocabularyLevel 53 - JLPT N2
Quick answer
総～ (そう～ (sou)) means "gross". It is read そう～ (sou). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
gross
Also : general · entire
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Meaning ·
The word 総～ (そう～) means 'gross'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of gross.
Example Sentences
総人口は約一億二千万人です。
そうじんこうは やく いちおく にせんまんにんです。
The total population is approximately 120 million people.
総売上が前年比で増加しました。
そううりあげが ぜんねんひで ぞうかしました。
Total sales increased compared to the previous year.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated May 19, 2026
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