略図(りゃくず)

りゃくず
noun
rough sketch; simplified diagram
1. rough sketch; simplified diagram; schematic
A simple, abbreviated drawing that shows the essential features of something without fine detail. Used for maps, floor plans, explanatory diagrams, and similar illustrations.
略図(りゃくず)を描(か)く。
To draw a rough sketch.
道順(みちじゅん)の略図(りゃくず)をメモに書(か)いた。
I drew a rough map of the directions on a note.
報告書(ほうこくしょ)には建物(たてもの)の配置(はいち)を示(しめ)す略図(りゃくず)が添付(てんぷ)されていた。
A simplified diagram showing the building layout was attached to the report.

Composed of 略(りゃく) (abbreviation, simplification) + 図(ず) (diagram, drawing). A 略図(りゃくず) shows only the essential elements and omits details, unlike a detailed blueprint or technical drawing.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 略図(りゃくず)を描(か)く — to draw a rough sketch
  • 略図(りゃくず)を示(しめ)す — to show a simplified diagram
  • 配置(はいち)略図(りゃくず) — simplified layout diagram
  • 周辺(しゅうへん)略図(りゃくず) — rough area map

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 見取(みと)り図(ず) — floor plan, sketch map; often specifically a plan view of a room or building
  • 概略図(がいりゃくず) — schematic diagram; more technical term
  • スケッチ — sketch; loanword, can refer to artistic sketches as well
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