Vocabulary

What does 概説 (がいせつ, gaisetsu) mean?

概説 (がいせつ, gaisetsu) means overview, general outline.

Quick facts
Readingがいせつ
Romajigaisetsu
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
がいせつ
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkgaisetsu

overview, general outline

Example sentences

  • This book gives an overview of Japanese history.

  • In the class, I plan to give an overview of economics.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.