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synonym Comparative
輪郭
VS
概算

Differences Between "輪郭" and "概算"

Option A
輪郭
Meaning
outline, contour, profile, rough sketch
Reading
りんかく (rinkaku)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
遠くの山の輪郭が夕焼けに浮かび上がった。
The outline of the distant mountains emerged in the sunset.
Option B
概算
Meaning
rough estimate, approximation
Reading
がいさん (gaisan)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
建設費用を概算してみた。
I made a rough estimate of the construction costs.

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Which word fits this context: "(outline, contour, profile, rough sketch)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 輪郭: Refers to the outer shape or border of an object, or the general idea/framework of something abstract.
- 概算: Refers to a calculation that is not precise but gives a general idea or approximate value. (正確ではないが、大体の数値や見積もりを出すこと。あるいはその数値。)
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