大筋(おおすじ)

おおすじ
noun
outline; gist; main thread; general idea
abstractcognition
1. outline; gist; main points
The general framework or main points of something, without the details.
計画(けいかく)の大筋(おおすじ)を説明(せつめい)した。
I explained the outline of the plan.
大筋(おおすじ)で合意(ごうい)した。
We agreed in principle.
映画(えいが)の大筋(おおすじ)だけ教(おし)えて。
Just tell me the gist of the movie.

Forms

大(おお) (big, main) + 筋(すじ) (line, thread) → main thread = outline

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Usage

大筋(おおすじ) emphasizes the main flow or structure, leaving aside minor details.

Related Words

Synonym: 概略(がいりゃく) (summary)
Synonym: 概要(がいよう) (overview, summary)
Compare: 要旨(ようし) (gist, main point)
Compare: 粗筋(あらすじ) (plot summary)
Compare: 大枠(おおわく) (broad outline)
Compare: 骨子(こっし) (gist)
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Added 2026.1.19 12:29 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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