How to Say ‘In total’ in Japanese
合計で
goukei de
[goh-kay deh]
💬 Usage Tip: Adding で turns 合計 into "in total", setting up the amount that follows. You can do the same with other words, as in 全部で "all together".
Phrase Breakdown
合計
goukei
[goh-kay]
total
Used to say the total amount due, such as the final price at a café or shop.
お会計の合計は千円です。
The total for the bill is 1,000 yen.
で
de
[deh]
in (total); as
Particle marking the scope or sum, as in 'all together it comes to'.
全部で五百円です。
It's 500 yen in all.
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