大筋|おおすじoosuji[0]heiban (flat)

1. nounoutline; summary; gist; basic points
   その計画けいかくに大おおすじで賛成さんせいしていただけませんか。↗

   Would you agree to the plan in principle?

• SynonymあらすじNeutralCovers the rough plot of a story or plan, as in 「映画のあらすじ」; mostly used for narratives. 「大筋」 can describe a story too, but is more common for agreements and policies.
• Synonym要旨ようしNeutralThe central point of a statement or piece of writing, as in 「発言の要旨」. 「大筋」 looks at the broad framework rather than the core argument.
• Synonym概要がいようNeutralThe most all-purpose word for an overview of something, as in 「事件の概要」. 「大筋」 stresses the broad framework.
• Synonym要約ようやくNeutralCondenses the main points of a talk or text, in speech or writing, as in 「論文の要約」 or 「話を要約する」; also works as a verb. 「大筋」 is the framework itself.
• Synonym概略がいりゃくNeutralRough overall content, as in 「計画の概略」. 「大筋」 puts more weight on the broad direction or framework.
• Synonym概観がいかんNeutralTaking a broad look at the whole, as in 「歴史を概観する」. 「大筋」 refers to the framework itself.
• Synonym筋書きすじがきNeutralA plot synopsis or a prearranged scenario, as in 「筋書き通り」. 「大筋」 stresses the broad framework.
• SynonymまとめNeutralA wrap-up or recap, as in 「今日のまとめ」; common in speech, with the nuance of pulling things together at the end.
• Synonym大綱たいこうWrittenFundamental principles or a basic program, as in 「政策の大綱」 or 「改革の大綱」; leans toward formal documents. 「大筋」 is more colloquial and general.
• Synonym梗概こうがいWrittenWritten-style word for a synopsis of a work, common with papers and novels. 「大筋」 stresses the broad direction.
• Synonym大意たいいNeutralThe gist of a paragraph or passage, mostly in reading-comprehension contexts. 「大筋」 is about the overall framework of a matter.
• Synonym大要たいようWrittenWritten-style word for the gist or main points; rare in practice — say 「概要」 in everyday use.
• SynonymあらましNeutralA general picture of how things stand; colloquial, and also used adverbially to mean roughly. 「大筋」 stresses the broad framework.
• SynonymアウトラインNeutralLoanword for an outline or contour, as in 「企画のアウトライン」; common in business settings.
• Synonym概括がいかつNeutralThe act of summarizing or generalizing, as in 「意見を概括する」; also works as a verb. 「大筋」 is the framework itself.
• Synonym大略たいりゃくWrittenWritten-style word for the rough state of things, as in 「大略次の通り」; it can also mean great ingenuity and resourcefulness.
• Related趣旨しゅしNeutralThe aim or intent behind a meeting or event, as in 「会の趣旨」. 「大筋」 refers to the broad framework instead.
• Related要綱ようこうNeutralA set of guidelines or basic points, as in 「募集要綱」. 「大筋」 stresses the broad framework.
• Related概論がいろんNeutralA broad introductory treatment of a field, as in 「哲学概論」; often a lecture or book title. 「大筋」 is the framework of a matter.
• Related概説がいせつNeutralAn explanatory overview, as in 「概説書」. 「大筋」 stresses the broad direction or framework.
• RelatedレジュメNeutralLoanword for the summary handout accompanying a talk; common in university seminars. 「大筋」 is the broad framework.
• RelatedサマリーNeutralLoanword for a summary, as in 「会議のサマリー」; typical of business reports.
• Antonym細部さいぶNeutralThe fine details, as in 「細部を詰める」; the direct opposite of 「大筋」.
• Antonym詳細しょうさいNeutralFull details, as in 「詳細は追って連絡」; the opposite of 「大筋」.

Use 「大筋」 for the rough framework of a matter, as in 「大筋で合意する」. For a story's plot say 「あらすじ」; for a general overview 「概要」; for a brief condensation of points 「要約」. 「まとめ」 is a colloquial wrap-up. 「要旨」 targets the core point of a statement, 「趣旨」 the intent of an event, and 「筋書き」 a plot or scenario. Loanwords like 「アウトライン」「サマリー」「レジュメ」 suit business or academic settings, while 「梗概」「大要」「大略」「大綱」 are written-style. The opposites are 「細部」 and 「詳細」.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

1. 物事ものごとの粗筋あらすじ。
2. （副詞ふくし的てきに）大体だいたい。