大筋

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 大筋 is read as おおすじ and can mean “general outline” or “main thread”, depending on context.
• Basic usage: The examples show a project outline settled in a meeting and a story’s main thread summarized briefly.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Distinguishing senses and uses
  • It is the overall structure with details omitted; one can 大筋を決める for direction or 大筋を説明する for a summary.