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synonym Comparative
概して
VS
狐裘羔袖

Differences Between "概して" and "狐裘羔袖"

Option A
概して
Meaning
generally, on the whole, by and large
Reading
がいして (gaishite)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
概して、この地域の住民は親切だ。
Generally, the residents of this area are kind.
Option B
狐裘羔袖
Meaning
A great whole spoiled by a minor flaw
Reading
こきゅうこうしゅう (kokyuukoushuu)
Syllabus Level
C2
Practical Example
私は狐裘羔袖に興味があります。
I am interested in A great whole spoiled by a minor flaw.

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Which word fits this context: "(generally, on the whole, by and large)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 概して: Used when making a general statement or observation that is true for the most part, though there might be exceptions. Similar to 「一般的に言って」 or 「全体的に見て」. (例外はあるものの、全体的に見てそうである、という一般的な傾向を述べる際に使われます。)
- 狐裘羔袖: Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C2語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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