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brief personal history, short biography, résumé
A concise summary of a person's career, education, and accomplishments. Commonly found in conference programs, book covers, and speaker introductions.
著者の略歴を読んだ。
I read the author's short biography.
応募の際は略歴を添付してください。
Please attach a brief résumé when applying.
セミナーの資料には各講師の略歴と専門分野が記載されていた。
The seminar materials included a brief biography and area of expertise for each instructor.
USAGE:
略歴 is a formal word for a condensed personal history. It appears in printed materials like conference programs, book jackets, and official introductions. Unlike a full 履歴書 (formal résumé), a 略歴 typically lists only key highlights.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 略歴を紹介する (introduce someone's background)
- 著者略歴 (author biography)
- 略歴を添付する (attach a brief résumé)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 履歴書: résumé, CV (formal, detailed document for job applications)
- 経歴: career history, background (detailed account of work experience)
- 自己紹介: self-introduction (broader, not limited to career)