輪郭
Meanings
Refers to the outer shape or profile of an object, figure, or landscape. Often used in art, design, and descriptive contexts.
The outline of the mountain stood out against the sunset.
She first drew the contour of the face.
Used for a brief overview or rough plan of a story, idea, or project. Common in phrases like 輪郭を述べる (give an outline).
Please briefly explain the outline of the project.
He summarized the outline of the incident in his notebook.
Refers to the general appearance or facial features of a person. Often used in literary or descriptive contexts.
His well-defined features were striking.
Her features came out clearly in the photo.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉の輪郭を描くto draw the outline of something
I draw the outline of the mountain.
- 〈事〉の輪郭を述べるto give an outline/summary of something
He gave an outline of the project.
- 輪郭がはっきりした顔a face with clearly defined features
She has clearly defined facial features.
- 輪郭がはっきりするthe outline becomes clear/distinct
In the evening, the outline of the buildings becomes distinct.
- 輪郭をつかむto grasp the general outline/gist of something
After hearing the talk, I grasped the outline of the plan.
- 輪郭がぼやけるthe outline becomes blurred/indistinct
In the fog, the mountain's outline appeared blurred.