概: the kanji for outline; general

概 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means outline; general. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.

outline; generalMeaning

ガイOn reading

—Kun reading

14Strokes

Stroke order

概 is written in 14 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.

Words by reading

概 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).

ガイ (gai)

On reading.

Word	Meaning
概要がいよう · gaiyō	outline; summary
概念がいねん · gainen	concept
大概たいがい · taigai	mostly; generally

Example sentences for work and daily life

計画の概要を説明します。Keikaku no gaiyō o setsumei shimasu.I will explain the outline of the plan.
時間の概念は文化によって違う。Jikan no gainen wa bunka ni yotte chigau.The concept of time differs by culture.
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休日は大概家にいる。Kyūjitsu wa taigai ie ni iru.I'm mostly at home on days off.
まず概要を読んでから詳細を見てください。Mazu gaiyō o yonde kara shōsai o mite kudasai.Please read the summary first, then the details.
新しい概念を理解するのは難しい。Atarashii gainen o rikai suru no wa muzukashii.It is hard to understand new concepts.

Questions about 概

How many strokes does 概 have?

概 is written in 14 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.

What are the readings of 概?

The on readings are gai (ガイ). 概 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.

What JLPT level is 概?

N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.

About the JLPT level

The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.