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On'yomi
ガイ
GAI
Kun'yomi
おおむ.ね
oomune

outline · condition · approximation · generally

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Strokes14
Frequency#1335
Radicaltree(4)

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Strokes14

Component Breakdown

=

tree + 既

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of tree and already. Tool for leveling wood.

Symbolism

Outline, generally, concept. Represents approximately.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

既成概念

きせいがいねん

stereotype; preconceived idea; preconceived notion; stereotype

Proverbs & Idioms

概して論ぜず

がいしてろんぜず

Do not argue in generalities

Discussing things only broadly misses the essential points