- 1. [exp, v1] to be to the point
Kanji in this word
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要
need, main point, essence, pivot, key toOn: ヨウ (you)Kun: い.る (i.ru)、 かなめ (kaname)
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得
gain, get, find, earn, acquire, can, may, able to, profit, advantage, benefitOn: トク (toku)Kun: え.る (e.ru)、 う.る (u.ru)
Example Sentences
私の先生の指導はいつも要を得ている。
My teacher's instructions are always to the point.