要領
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 要領
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
Kanji in this Word
要
9 strokes
Frequency: 106
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
need
main point
essence
pivot
key to
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヨウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
い.る
かなめ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
とし
領
14 strokes
Frequency: 138
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
jurisdiction
dominion
territory
fief
reign
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
リョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
えり
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
よう
よし
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