概 kanji: meaning “outline”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N114 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- outline
- On'yomi
- ガイ
- Kun'yomi
- おおむ・ね
Picture story to remember 概
A child chalks the outline of what previously (既) stood beside a tree (木).
How to write 概: stroke order
概 is written with 14 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 概
- 概念がいねんgeneral idea
- 概論がいろんintroduction
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Review 概 with the picture story and come back to it as you forget.
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