Meaning

Primary

Outline

Alternatives

Border, Silhouette, Summary, Features, Appearance

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Trace the enclosure of a wheel on paper and you'll have drawn its outline.

Reading

りんかく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

涙で輪郭が霞んで見えました。

The outline grew hazy from my tears.

Kanji Composition