概説
がいせつ
gaisetsu
JLPT N1nVocabularyLevel 76 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
概説 (がいせつ (gaisetsu)) means "Outline". It is a Japanese n. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
Outline
Also : Overview · Rough summary
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Example Sentences
初心者向けに日本の歴史を概説する講義を開きました。
しょしんしゃむけにほんのれきしをがいせつするこうぎをひらきました。
I held a lecture outlining Japanese history for beginners.
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 17, 2026
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