概
Kanji · N1
概 / outline
Kanji for outline, condition, or approximation.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ガイ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | おおむ.ね | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
概 carries the meaning outline, condition, or approximation.
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Common compounds with 概
概算がいさんapproximation / rough estimate / ballpark figure
概要がいようoutline / summary / overview
気概きがいstrong spirit / mettle / backbone
大概たいがいgenerally / mainly / usually
一概にいちがいにunconditionally / as a rule
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