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輪郭

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 輪郭

んかく
輪廓
Noun
Freq #6631
1

contour; outline; silhouette

Examples
彼はその機械の輪郭をスケッチします。
He sketches the outline of the machine.
2

summary; outline; sketch

3

looks; features

Kanji in this Word

15 strokes
Frequency: 693
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

wheel
ring
circle
link
loop
counter for wheels and flowers

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
リン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
なわ
10 strokes
Frequency: 1670
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

enclosure
quarters
fortification
red-light district

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カク
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
くるわ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
ひろ
14 strokes

Meanings

enclosure
quarter
red-light district

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カク
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
くるわ
とりで
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