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'Overall' and 'She/he'

Japanese translation: 全体的にみれば(overall), 彼/彼女(he/she)

16:26 Nov 16, 2001
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English term or phrase: 'Overall' and 'She/he'
How do you use 'overall' in a sentence like 'overall, she is a nice girl'. And were do you use 'he' or 'she' in a sentence like 'he went to the store'. Thanx again!
mai01
Japanese translation:全体的にみれば(overall), 彼/彼女(he/she)
Explanation:
The above phrase "全体的にみれば" is one example of translation for "overall." Usually, it's placed at the beginning of the sentence.
"Overall, she is a nice girl."
-->"全体的にみれば、彼女は良い子だ。"

As you might know, the word order is much more flexible in Japanese than in English. However, in this particular sentence, "He went to the store," it seems most natural to have "he" at the beginning of the sentence.
-->"彼はその店に行った。"

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4 +3全体的にみれば(overall), 彼/彼女(he/she)
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4In Roman Letters
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全体的にみれば(overall), 彼/彼女(he/she)


Explanation:
The above phrase "全体的にみれば" is one example of translation for "overall." Usually, it's placed at the beginning of the sentence.
"Overall, she is a nice girl."
-->"全体的にみれば、彼女は良い子だ。"

As you might know, the word order is much more flexible in Japanese than in English. However, in this particular sentence, "He went to the store," it seems most natural to have "he" at the beginning of the sentence.
-->"彼はその店に行った。"



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agree  studio_rain: In this context, I prefer "おおむね", "基本的には".
2 hrs
agree  J_R_Tuladhar: Just "zentaitekini" would also do. Nonka, please give the roman letters for your Japanese sentences as the asker seems unable to read kana or kanji on his/her computer.
9 hrs
agree  XX789 (X)
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In Roman Letters


Explanation:
Oops! Ok. Here're the two sentences in Roman letters. Thanks for your advice, Jina:)


全体的にみれば、彼女は良い子だ。
"Zentai teki ni mireba, kanojyo wa yoiko da."

彼はその店に行った。
"Kare wa sono mise ni itta."



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