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synonym Comparative
復習
VS
総括

Differences Between "復習" and "総括"

Option A
復習
Meaning
review; revision
Reading
ふくしゅう (fukushū)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
授業が終わった後、その日のうちに復習をします。
After class is over, I review within that day.
Option B
総括
Meaning
summary, generalization, comprehensive review
Reading
そうかつ (sōkatsu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
会議の最後に、議長がこれまでの議論を総括した。
At the end of the meeting, the chairman summarized the discussions so far.

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Which word fits this context: "(review; revision)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 復習: Refers to reviewing what has already been learned to reinforce memory. Can be used with する as a verb (復習する). Contrast with 予習 (preview). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Are you absolutely sure you reviewed everything?! If you get the answers wrong next time... you're staying in my room all night for a private makeup lesson! Got it?!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『復習は完璧なんでしょうね?!もし次のミニテストで間違えるようなことがあったら…今夜は私の部屋で徹夜で補習だからね!覚悟しなさいよ!』
- 総括: 全体の状況や内容をまとめ、結論を出すこと。単なる「まとめ」よりも、より広範で体系的な視点での振り返りや評価を伴います。会議やプロジェクトの最後に使われることが多いです。
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