概説(がいせつ)

がいせつ
noun
general outline; overview; survey
formalacademic
1. general outline; overview; survey
A broad, general explanation or summary of a topic, covering the main points without going into great detail. Often used as a book title or section heading.
日本(にほん)文学(ぶんがく)概説(がいせつ)を読(よ)んだ。
I read an overview of Japanese literature.
まず概説(がいせつ)から始(はじ)めましょう。
Let's start with the overview.
この授業(じゅぎょう)では経済学(けいざいがく)の概説(がいせつ)を行(おこな)い、基本的(きほんてき)な理論(りろん)を紹介(しょうかい)します。
In this class, we will provide an overview of economics and introduce the basic theories.

Usage

概説(がいせつ) is commonly used in academic contexts as a book or chapter title meaning "Introduction to" or "Survey of." The verb form 概説(がいせつ)する means to give a general explanation.

Common collocations

  • 概説(がいせつ)する (to give an overview)
  • 概説(がいせつ)書(しょ) (an introductory book, survey text)
  • 〜概説(がいせつ) (as a title: "Survey of ~")

Related words

Related Words

Related: 概要(がいよう) (outline, summary)
Related: 概論(がいろん) (general introduction)
Related: 入門(にゅうもん) (introduction)
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