Meaning

Primary

Rough Diagram

Alternative

Rough Map

Word Type

noun

Explanation

An abbreviation version of a diagram doesn't include all the details. It's more like a rough diagram that shows only the essentials.

While 略図 can be used for any simplified diagram, it most commonly refers to a rough map that gives a basic overview of an area.

Reading

りゃくず
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

あなたの家からうちまでの略図をかいて、メールでお送りします

I'll draw a rough map from your house to mine and email it to you.

あなたが作った略図をちょっと見せてもらえませんか?

Could you show me the rough diagram you made?

略図だけでは不安なので、念のためGPSも使います。

I feel uneasy with just the rough map, so I'll use GPS as well, just in case.

Kanji Composition