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VocabJLPT N3

sum total

NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. sum total
2. total amount

This noun and verb (with する) means "total" or "sum," referring to the combined amount of numbers or items added together. It is frequently used in shopping, accounting, and math contexts.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Why has it gotten so big — I'm scared to even look at the total!

Sentence 2

I rushed through the total and made a calculation error!

Sentence 3

He said "the total is three hundred" — but what's he basing that on?

Sentence 4

My cat sleeps a total of fifteen hours a day.

Sentence 5

If you add up everything in the fridge, it's surprisingly expensive.