Outline in Japanese

"outline" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "outline". The most common choice is shown first.

概

Top pick

outline, condition, approximation, generally

Reading: gai

14 strokes

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Where it comes from

Composed of tree and already. Tool for leveling wood.

What it carries

Outline, generally, concept. Represents approximately.

Related kanji for "outline"

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for outline?

The most common kanji for "outline" is 概, read as gai. It means outline, condition, approximation. Related kanji: 略 (outline).

How many strokes does 概 have?

概 has 14 strokes.