Meaning

Primary

Summary

Alternative

Outline

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The big abbreviation is where you take everything and abbreviate it down to show the big picture. This abbreviation is the summary or outline of something bigger.

Reading

たいりゃく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

まずは事件の大略を説明してくれないか?

Can you explain the outline of the incident first?

Kanji Composition