粗筋
あらすじ
arasuji
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 43 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
粗筋 (あらすじ (arasuji)) means "Summary". It is read あらすじ (arasuji). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Summary
Also : Outline · Argument
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Example Sentences
この小説のあらすじは複雑で、読者には最後まで理解するのが難しい。
このしょうせつのあらすじはふくざつで、どくしゃにはさいごまでりかいするのがむずかしい。
The outline of this novel is complex, and it is difficult for readers to understand it until the end.
Kanji in this word
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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