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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
adj
Pronounced: chuushōteki
要約
noun
Pronounced: yōyaku
An abridgement or summary of a longer publication. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
概要
noun
Pronounced: gaiyō
An abridgement or summary of a longer publication. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
抽象
noun
Pronounced: chuushō
An abstraction; an abstract term; that which is abstract. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
抽象的
noun
Pronounced: chuushōteki
An abstraction; an abstract term; that which is abstract. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
抽象派
noun
(arts) An abstract work of art. [First attested in the early 20th century.]
抽出
noun
Pronounced: chuushutsu
(real estate) A summary title of the key points detailing a tract of land, for ownership; abstract of title.
取る
verb
Pronounced: toru
(transitive) To separate; to disengage. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

What does "abstract" mean?

  1. noun A short summary of a longer document, especially an academic paper.
    "Read the abstract before deciding whether to download the full study."
  2. adj Existing as an idea rather than a physical, concrete thing.
    "Justice is an abstract concept that is hard to define precisely."
  3. 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."
  4. 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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