How to say 'Summary' in Japanese | 概要

word

Meaning

Summary

Reading

Kanji

概In general, Approximation 要Important, Need

Explanation

The Japanese noun '概要 (がいよう)' means 'summary' or 'overview'. It refers to a concise explanation or description of the main points of something, such as a document, event, or concept. This word is commonly used in formal or professional contexts, such as business meetings, academic papers, or project reports. For example: Please provide a summary of the report「レポートの概要を教えてください」(レポートのがいようをおしえてください). The overview of the project is clear「プロジェクトの概要は明確です」(プロジェクトのがいようはめいかくです). Note that '概要' emphasizes brevity and clarity, capturing the essence of the subject matter.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

6944

Composition

kanji

Handwriting