大筋
おおすじ
oosuji
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 82 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
大筋 (おおすじ (oosuji)) means "Gist". The reading is おおすじ (oosuji). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
Gist
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Example Sentences
会議の大筋は同意されたが、細かい点に関しては議論がある。
かいぎのおおすじはどういされたが、こまかいてんにかんしてはぎろんがある。
The gist of the meeting was agreed upon, but there is discussion regarding the details.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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