概略

がいりゃく

Meanings

1. Noun, Adverb outline; summary; gist; in brief

Kanji

• 概 rough. Read as ガイ.
• 略 abbreviate. Read as リャク.

Example sentences

• 各種の性格類型が概略図の形で図１に示されている。
  The different character typologies are represented schematically in figure one.
• 彼に計画の概略を述べてもらおう。
  Ask him to sketch out his plan.

Word lists

• JLPT N1

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