概説（がいせつ）
JLPT N2 · noun
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, then stays high with no drop
Meaning: general explanation
Example sentences
- 最初にテーマを概説する。 — First, they give an outline of the topic.
- 歴史を概説した本を読む。 — They read a book that gives an overview of history.
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See it used in real works
- Example sentences from Japanese novels & web fiction (Massif)
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