抽象的
Meanings
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abstract; conceptual; not concrete
Describes ideas, concepts, or expressions that are not tied to specific physical objects or concrete examples. Often contrasted with 具体的 (concrete).
His explanation was abstract and hard to understand.
Please illustrate the abstract concept with a concrete example.
Usage patterns
- 抽象的な〈事〉an abstract matter/concept
His explanation was too abstract, and I couldn't really understand it.
- 抽象的に〈動詞〉to do something in an abstract way
Please don't think about the problem abstractly; explain it with concrete examples.
- 抽象的すぎるto be too abstract
This paper is too abstract and hard for readers to grasp.