# 概 general concept

木 (tree) + 既 (already)
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## Onyomi

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## Mnemonic

| Most GUYS already understand the general concept of trees. Even though they might not be able to explain photosynthesys in detail.

## Jukugo

一概(いちがい) に | generalize ★★☆☆☆ 一 (one) + 概 (general concept) = 一概 (generalize) to make a sweeping generalization. (usually used in the negative: 一概には言えない (I don't want to generalize, but. . . ) )
概念(がいねん) | concept ★☆☆☆☆ 概 (general concept) + 念 (concern) = 概念 (concept)

## Lookalikes

| Meaning | Hint | Radical
--- | --- | --- | ---
従 | obey | GO | 行
縦 | vertical | STRING | 糸
慨 | deplore | HEART | 心
概 | general concept | TREE | 木

When duty calls I GO to obey.

A yo-yo dangles from a vertical STRING, and sways.

I deplore with all my HEART the general concept of cutting down TREES.