Word details
旨
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 旨.
Dictionary
Entry
1
principle; aim; main purpose; central part; pillar
2
旨 only
purport; gist; drift; meaning
Examples
彼女から結婚できませんという旨の手紙が届いた。
I received a letter from her to the effect that she couldn't accept my marriage proposal.
3
旨 only
instructions; orders; intention; wishes
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