Meaning and Usage
"合計" (ごうけい) means "sum total" or "total amount." It is commonly used in everyday situations involving counting or adding up numbers, such as bills, participants, or sales figures.
Common Contexts
You will often see "合計" on receipts, reports, or when summarizing quantities. It is a neutral, formal word suitable for both spoken and written Japanese.
Collocations and Patterns
- 合計金額 (ごうけいきんがく): total amount of money, used in financial contexts.
- 合計人数 (ごうけいにんずう): total number of people, used in events or meetings.
- 合計を出す (ごうけいをだす): to calculate the total.
Usage Tips
When using "合計," the focus is on the final sum after adding multiple items or numbers. It is different from "全部" (ぜんぶ), which means "all" or "everything" but does not imply addition. Avoid confusing "合計" with "平均" (へいきん), which means "average."