generally speaking; on the whole
概して (gaishite)
"By and large, we agree with your proposal."
"概して、私たちはあなたの提案に同意します。" (Gaishite, watashitachi wa anata no teian ni dōi shimasu.)
a very good and honest person
to make progress or advance
to perform one's assigned tasks or responsibilities
to work through the details of something by discussion
a very kind and generous person
There is no point in worrying about past mistakes.