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abbreviation · omit · outline · strategy
N2On: りゃく
Memory Aid
Imagine taking a large **field** (田) and drawing a **brief outline** or a **rough strategy** for it. The complex right side (各) represents the detailed plan being condensed or simplified.
Vocabulary
略語りゃくごabbreviation, acronym
攻略こうりゃくcapture, strategy (e.g. game guide)
略図りゃくずrough sketch, outline
省略しょうりゃくomission, abbreviation
大略たいりゃくgeneral outline, main points
Example Sentences
彼は話をいつも略して話す。
He always speaks by abbreviating his stories.
多くの会社名には略語が使われています。
Many company names use abbreviations.
この略図を見て道を探しましょう。
Let's look at this sketch and find the way.
このゲームの攻略法を教えてください。
Please tell me the strategy guide for this game.