抽象
Existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence. It refers to generalizing or extracting the essence of something away from specific details.
Examples
3 of 5愛や自由といった抽象的な概念について考える。
Think about abstract concepts such as love and freedom.
本件については、抽象論ではなく実務的な議論をお願いします。
Please engage in practical discussion regarding this matter, rather than abstract theory.
その話、ちょっと抽象的で分かりにくいな。
That story is a bit abstract and hard to understand.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Chū (extract) + Shō (image) = Extracting the image from the object.
Quick Quiz
もっと（ ）的に、数字を使って説明してください。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 具体
Examples
愛や自由といった抽象的な概念について考える。
everydayThink about abstract concepts such as love and freedom.
本件については、抽象論ではなく実務的な議論をお願いします。
formalPlease engage in practical discussion regarding this matter, rather than abstract theory.
その話、ちょっと抽象的で分かりにくいな。
informalThat story is a bit abstract and hard to understand.
数学は、現象を抽象化して数式で表す学問である。
academicMathematics is a field that abstractly represents phenomena using formulas.
抽象画は見る人の感性によって解釈が分かれる。
businessAbstract paintings are interpreted differently depending on the viewer's sensitivity.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
抽象画
abstract painting
抽象名詞
abstract noun
具体的かつ抽象的
concrete and abstract
Often Confused With
観念 (kannen) refers more to 'ideal' or 'mental notion', whereas 抽象 refers to the process of 'generalizing'.
Usage Notes
Essential for discussing philosophy, art, and high-level scientific theories in IELTS.
Common Mistakes
Using it as a verb without 'ka suru' or 'teki'. It usually needs modifiers.
Memory Tip
Chū (extract) + Shō (image) = Extracting the image from the object.
Word Origin
Sino-Japanese roots meaning 'to draw out' and 'image/form'.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
もっと（ ）的に、数字を使って説明してください。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 具体
Related Vocabulary
More academic words
共通
B1Sharing something with others; having something in common.
対比
B1The act of placing two things side by side to show their differences; contrast.
実際
B1Reality or the actual state of things, as opposed to theory or imagination.
整合性
B1The quality of being logical and consistent, where different parts of an argument or data set agree with each other without contradiction.
包括的
B1Including or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something; wide-ranging and thorough.
裏付け
B1Evidence or support that confirms a theory, statement, or finding; corroboration that makes an argument credible.
概ね
B1For the most part; mostly or generally. Used to indicate that a statement is largely true despite minor exceptions.
論証
B1The process of proving a statement or theory through logical reasoning and the presentation of evidence.
暫定的
B1Not certain or fixed; provisional or temporary. Used for results or plans that may change after more info is gathered.
反論
B1An argument or set of reasons put forward to oppose an idea or theory developed by another person.
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