JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
概 — outline
- Reading
- ガイ・おおむ.ね
- Meaning
- outline; condition; approximation; generally
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
概 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ガイ・おおむ.ね and it means outline; condition; approximation; generally. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
概 appears in everyday japanese words such as 大概 (in general), 概念 (general idea) and 概略 (outline).
Japanese words containing 概
Frequently asked questions
What does 概 mean in Japanese?
概 means outline; condition; approximation; generally in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 概 read?
概 is read ガイ・おおむ.ね. Reading it inside real words — 大概 and 概念 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 概 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 概 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 概 in a word?
A common word containing 概 is 大概 (たいがい) — "in general". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 概 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 概 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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