概観
A general view or summary of a situation or topic; an overview. Often used in the introduction of a report.
Examples
3 of 5この章では、近代文学の歴史を概観している。
This chapter provides an overview of the history of modern literature.
プロジェクトの進捗状況を概観しましょう。
Let's take an overview of the project's progress.
全体を概観してから、細部に入ります。
We will provide an overview of the whole before getting into details.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Gai (approximate) + Kan (view). An approximate view.
Quick Quiz
本報告書では、まず市場の動向を（ ）する。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 概観
Examples
この章では、近代文学の歴史を概観している。
academicThis chapter provides an overview of the history of modern literature.
プロジェクトの進捗状況を概観しましょう。
businessLet's take an overview of the project's progress.
全体を概観してから、細部に入ります。
formalWe will provide an overview of the whole before getting into details.
とりあえず概観だけ教えて。
informalJust give me the overview for now.
世界情勢を概観すると、不安要素が多い。
academicAn overview of the global situation reveals many elements of anxiety.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
一言で概観すれば
to overview in a word
〜を概観した上で
after overviewing...
図で概観する
to overview with a diagram
Often Confused With
Gaiyou is more common for 'summary' of content, while gaikan implies 'looking over' a field or situation.
Usage Notes
Very formal. Often used in the 'Introduction' section of academic papers.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use 'matome' which is too informal for academic writing.
Memory Tip
Gai (approximate) + Kan (view). An approximate view.
Word Origin
Kanji meaning 'general/outline' and 'look/view'.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
本報告書では、まず市場の動向を（ ）する。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 概観
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探究
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依拠
B2To rely on something as a basis or authority for one's argument or actions. Used when a theory or law is based on a specific foundation.
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