Translation guide
A rough sketch is a quick, unfinished drawing or a basic outline of an idea. In Japanese, the most common word is 下書き (shitagaki) for a preliminary drawing or draft, while スケッチ (sukecchi) is used for a quick observational sketch. For a rough outline of a plan or idea, あらまし (aramashi) or 概略 (gairyaku) are appropriate.
A quick, rough drawing made as a first version, often before a final artwork or document.
The most common word for a rough sketch or draft, used for drawings, documents, and plans. It implies a preliminary version that will be refined later.
まず下書きを描いてから、清書します。
First I draw a rough sketch, then I make a clean copy.
A loanword from English 'rough sketch', commonly used in art and design contexts. It emphasizes the rough, unfinished nature of the sketch.
デザイナーはラフスケッチを何枚も描いた。
The designer drew many rough sketches.
A more formal or artistic term for a sketch or drawing, often used in fine arts. It can refer to a rough sketch but also to a simple line drawing.
彼は鉛筆で素早く素描を描いた。
He quickly drew a rough sketch with a pencil.
A fast drawing made to capture a scene or subject, often done on the spot.
The standard word for a quick sketch, especially from observation. It can be rough or more detailed, but implies a spontaneous drawing.
公園で風景のスケッチをした。
I did a rough sketch of the scenery in the park.
A quick, gestural sketch, often of a human figure, done in a short time (e.g., 1-5 minutes). Common in art classes.
A basic, not detailed description or plan of something, such as a story, proposal, or concept.
A summary or outline of the main points. Often used for stories, plans, or events. It conveys a rough sketch of what happened or what will happen.
事件のあらましを説明してください。
Please give me a rough sketch of the incident.
A rough outline or summary, often used in formal or business contexts. It implies a broad overview without details.
The general outline or main points of a story, argument, or plan. It emphasizes the overall flow rather than details.
A literary or formal term for a rough sketch or outline, often used in writing. It can also mean a rough drawing, but is less common than 下書き.
美術の授業でクロッキーを練習した。
We practiced quick rough sketches in art class.
計画の概略を教えてください。
Please tell me the rough sketch of the plan.
話の大筋は理解できた。
I understood the rough sketch of the story.
He jotted down a rough sketch of the novel in his notebook.