Word details

要領

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 要領.

Dictionary

Entry

要領うりょうNounFreq #7807
1

point; gist; essentials; tenets; outline

Examples
この報告書は要領をえていない。
This report isn't to the point.
2

knack; trick; the ropes

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

need, main point, essence, pivot, key to

9 strokesFrequency 106JLPT N2Grade 4

On

ヨウ

Kun

い.るかなめ

Nanori

とし

jurisdiction, dominion, territory, fief, reign

14 strokesFrequency 138JLPT N2Grade 5

On

リョウ

Kun

えり

Nanori

ようよし

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