abstract in Japanese
abstract in Japanese is 抽象的, 要約, 概要 — abstract means a short summary of a longer document, especially an academic paper.
abstract in Japanese
抽象的
Pronounced: chuushōteki
要約
Pronounced: yōyaku
An abridgement or summary of a longer publication. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
概要
Pronounced: gaiyō
An abridgement or summary of a longer publication. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
抽象
Pronounced: chuushō
An abstraction; an abstract term; that which is abstract. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
抽象的
Pronounced: chuushōteki
An abstraction; an abstract term; that which is abstract. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
抽象派
(arts) An abstract work of art. [First attested in the early 20th century.]
抽出
Pronounced: chuushutsu
(real estate) A summary title of the key points detailing a tract of land, for ownership; abstract of title.
取る
Pronounced: toru
(transitive) To separate; to disengage. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
What does "abstract" mean?
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noun A short summary of a longer document, especially an academic paper.
"Read the abstract before deciding whether to download the full study."
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adj Existing as an idea rather than a physical, concrete thing.
"Justice is an abstract concept that is hard to define precisely."
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adj Relating to art that uses shapes, colours, and forms rather than realistic depictions.
"The gallery's newest wing is devoted entirely to abstract art."
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verb To take out or separate a general idea or quality from something specific.
"The researchers abstracted several key themes from the interviews."
abstract in a sentence
- Read the abstract before deciding whether to download the full study.
- Justice is an abstract concept that is hard to define precisely.
- The lecture felt too abstract to be useful in practice.
- The gallery's newest wing is devoted entirely to abstract art.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "abstract" in Japanese?
"abstract" in Japanese is 抽象的, 要約, 概要. abstract means: A short summary of a longer document, especially an academic paper.
How do you pronounce 抽象的?
"abstract" in Japanese is 抽象的, pronounced "chuushōteki".
How do you use "abstract" in a sentence?
Example: "Read the abstract before deciding whether to download the full study." In Japanese, "abstract" is 抽象的, 要約, 概要.
Are there other ways to say "abstract" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 7 translations listed for "abstract": 抽象的, 要約, 概要, 抽象, 抽象派, 抽出.
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