- 1. [n] meaning; point (e.g. of a statement); gist; effect
- 2. [n] goal; intent; object; aim; point
Kanji in this word
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趣
purport, gist, elegance, interest, proceed to, tend, becomeOn: シュ (shu)Kun: おもむき (omomuki)、 おもむ.く (omomu.ku)
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旨
delicious, relish, show a liking for, purport, will, clever, expertOn: シ (shi)Kun: むね (mune)、 うま.い (uma.i)
Example Sentences
彼のスピーチの主旨を教えてください。
kano supiichi no shushi wo oshie tekudasai .
Tell me the substance of his speech.
医者は私の父がまもなくよくなるだろうという趣旨のことを言った。
isha ha watashi no chichi gamamonakuyokunarudaroutoiu shushi nokotowo itta .
The doctor spoke to the effect that my father would soon get better.