総意|そういsoui[1]atamadaka (head-high)

1. nounconsensus; collective will; collective opinion

• SynonymコンセンサスNeutralA loanword for consensus, common in business and political settings, as in 「コンセンサスを得る」.
• Related合意ごういNeutralAn agreement reached through negotiation, stressing that both sides consent; 「総意」 is the collective will of all members of a group.
• Related同意どういNeutralConsenting to or approving a proposal; used for individuals and groups alike, as in 「全員の同意」. 「総意」 is the collective will itself.
• Related一致いっちNeutralBeing in accord; stresses opinions or actions matching, as in 「全会一致」.
• Antonym異論いろんWrittenA dissenting opinion or objection — the opposite of 「総意」. Leans written/formal.

Use 「総意」 for the collective will of all members, as in 「国民の総意」 or 「社員の総意」. For agreement reached through negotiation say 「合意」, for consensus 「コンセンサス」, and for approving a proposal 「同意」; 「異論」 is the opposing view.

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1. 全員ぜんいんの意思いし。