Japanese word

概略

Pronunciation

Romajigairyaku

Meaning

  • nounoutline

Example

計画の概略を説明します。kei kaku no gai ryaku o setsu mei shi ma su

I will explain the outline of the plan.

Illustration for 概略 (outline)

More examples

報告書の冒頭で、調査結果の概略に触れます。hō koku sho no bō tō de chō sa kek ka no gai ryaku ni fu re ma su

At the beginning of the report, I will briefly discuss the outline of the findings.

Core concept

Gives the broad shape of an idea, plan, or subject without describing every detail, so it conveys the outline or gist.

Common phrases

  • 概略を説明するgai ryaku o setsu mei su ru

    explain the outline

  • 概略を示すgai ryaku o shime su

    show the outline

  • 概略を述べるgai ryaku o no be ru

    describe the outline

Similar words

概要gaiyō: A concise account of the main points and structure of a subject or plan.
あらましaramashi: A general account that presents the main events or content without details.
大要taiyō: The main points and overall structure of a subject, plan, or report.
梗概kōgai: A brief account of the essential content of a work, report, or event.

Definition in Japanese

全体の内容や計画などの要点を大まかにまとめたもの。zen tai no nai yō ya kei kaku na do no yō ten o ō ma ka ni ma to me ta mo no

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese noun 概略 (gairyaku) combines 概 (gai, "general idea") and 略 (ryaku, "abridgment"), giving the sense of a shortened account of the whole.

Usage tips

  • The English word outline can also mean the outer edge of a shape, but this noun concerns the broad content of a subject rather than a physical border.

Other meanings

  • gistnoun
  • summarynoun
  • in briefadverb

Related words

  • 概略的gairyakutekigeneralna-adjective

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