概
おおむ.ね
oomune
JLPT N314 strokesKanjiLevel 30 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
概 is the kanji for "Outline". Its reading is おおむ.ね (oomune). This page includes example sentences and a stroke-order diagram.
Meaning
Outline
Also : Generally · Approximation · Condition
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Readings
kunおおむ.ね/ oomuneonがい/ gai
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
14 strokes
Radicals
木既
Example Sentences
概要を説明してください。
がいようをせつめいしてください。
Please explain the overview.
概ね計画通りに進んでいます。
おおむねけいかくどおりにすすんでいます。
Things are generally proceeding as planned.
Vocabulary using 概
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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