Translation

要約 / 概要 / まとめ

Meaning

A summary is a short version that gives the main points of a text, talk, event, or argument. It should be brief but accurate, not just a personal reaction. Do not confuse summary with summery, which means like summer.

Examples

• レポートの最後に短い要約を付けてください。
  Please add a short summary at the end of the report.
• 彼女の要約は正確でしたが、少し長すぎました。
  Her summary was accurate but a little too long.