Word details

輪郭

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

Dictionary

Entry

輪郭んかく輪廓NounFreq #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

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

wheel, ring, circle, link, loop, counter for wheels and flowers

15 strokesFrequency 693JLPT N2Grade 4

On

リン

Kun

Nanori

なわ

enclosure, quarters, fortification, red-light district

10 strokesFrequency 1,670JLPT N1Grade 8

On

カク

Kun

くるわ

Nanori

ひろ

enclosure, quarter, red-light district

14 strokes

On

カク

Kun

くるわとりで

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