大筋

• Reading: おおすじ
• Romaji: osuji
• Kanji breakdown: 大 (dai/oo) — large, general; 筋 (kin/suji) — muscle, line, logic
• Pronunciation: /oː.sɯ.dʑi/

Meaning

Outline; summary; general direction or framework of something. Used to describe the broad strokes of a plan, story, or argument.

A noun used when conveying the essential structure or gist of something without getting into details. Commonly appears in business and academic contexts when presenting proposals or summarising complex information.

Examples

1. 大筋の方針は決まったが、細部はまだ調整中だ。 The broad policy direction has been decided, but the details are still being adjusted.
2. 会議で計画の大筋を説明した。 I explained the outline of the plan at the meeting.
3. 彼の話の大筋は理解できたが、細かい点は不明だった。 I could understand the gist of what he was saying, but the finer points were unclear.

Usage Guide

Context: business, academic writing, presentations

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 大 (large, general) and 筋 (line, thread, logic). Together they convey the main thread or overarching line of reasoning.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Adults

Social background: Professional