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概

概 — outline, condition, approximation

Learn the correct stroke order for 概 (outline), a 14-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school14 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ガイgai
Kun'yomi (訓読み)おおむ.ねoomune
Strokes14
Radical木
Frequency#1335
Meaningsoutline, condition, approximation, generally

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

概況がいきょうoutlook; general situationnoun
概算がいさんapproximation; rough estimate; ballpark figurenoun
概念がいねんgeneral idea; concept; notionnoun
概要がいようoutline; summary; overviewnoun
概略がいりゃくoutline; summary; gistnoun
概論がいろんintroduction; outline; general remarksnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 概 (outline) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 14 strokes with radical 木.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 概 is #1335, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

概況がいきょう — outlook; general situation
概算がいさん — approximation; rough estimate; ballpark figure
概念がいねん — general idea; concept; notion

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (木)

木tree本book末end未un-札tag朴crude机desk朱vermilion

Same reading

街boulevard涯horizon該above-stated刈reap慨rue劾censure

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 概 have?

The kanji 概 (outline) has 14 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 概?

概 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 概 mean?

概 means: outline, condition, approximation, generally. On'yomi readings: ガイ. Kun'yomi readings: おおむ.ね.

What JLPT level is 概?

概 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.