あらまし

noun

outline; summary; gist

Refers to a rough overview or the main points of a story, plan, or explanation. Often used in formal or explanatory contexts.

• 事じ件けんのあらましを説せつ明めいしてください。

  Please explain the outline of the incident.

adverb

roughly; about; almost

Adverbial use indicating an approximate amount or degree. Less common than the noun sense; often replaced by だいたい or およそ in casual speech.

• 仕し事ごとはあらまし終おわった。

  The work is roughly finished.