Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 概要(がいよう) in Japanese

概要
Kana Reading
がいよう
Romaji
gaiyō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (temporal) (jisoumeishi)
    Meaning
    outline; summary; abridgment; synopsis
    Example sentence
    事件概要説明した He gave me an outline of the affair.

Examples of 概要, がいよう in a sentence



Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

14 strokes

outline, condition, approximation, generally

On'Yomi: ガイ

Kun'Yomi: おおむ.ね

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JLPT 3

9 strokes

need, main point, essence, pivot, key to

On'Yomi: ヨウ

Kun'Yomi: い.る, かなめ

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