総合成績

• Reading: そうごうせいせき
• Romaji: sougouseiseki
• Kanji breakdown: 総 (sou) — total; 合 (gou) — combine; 成 (sei) — become, achieve; 績 (seki) — achievements, results
• Pronunciation: /soː.ɡoː.seː.se.ki/

Meaning

Overall results; combined grades; aggregate performance across all subjects or categories.

A compound noun combining 総合 (comprehensive/combined) and 成績 (results/grades). Used in academic settings for cumulative grades, in sports for combined standings, and in business for overall performance evaluations. Frequently appears on report cards and ranking lists.

Examples

1. 総合成績でクラスの上位に入った。 I ranked among the top of the class in overall results.
2. 今回の大会では総合成績で三位だった。 In this competition, I placed third in the overall standings.
3. 総合成績が良い学生には奨学金が出る。 Students with good overall grades receive scholarships.

Usage Guide

Context: academic, sports, evaluations

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 総合 (sougou, comprehensive) + 成績 (seiseki, results/grades). A straightforward descriptive compound indicating combined or overall performance.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal