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概 means 'approximate'
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On
ガイ
Additional readings
Kun おおむね outline, condition, approximation, generally
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In the most useful 10,000 words in Japanese, 概 is used 5 times, read 1 way.
Across all words in Japanese, 概 is used 54 times, read 2 ways.
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