旨
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 旨
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
Kanji in this Word
旨
6 strokes
Frequency: 1166
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
delicious
relish
show a liking for
purport
will
clever
expert
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
むね
うま.い
宗
8 strokes
Frequency: 997
JLPT N1
Grade 6
Meanings
religion
sect
denomination
main point
origin
essence
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シュウ
ソウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
むね
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
かず
し
そ
そお
たか
とし
のり
ひろ
むな
もと
よし
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