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趣旨

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 趣旨

主旨
ゅし
Noun
Freq #15870
1

meaning; point (e.g. of a statement); gist; effect

Examples
彼のスピーチの主旨を教えてください。
Tell me the substance of his speech.
2

趣旨 only

goal; intent; object; aim; point

Examples
医者は私の父がまもなくよくなるだろうという趣旨のことを言った。
The doctor spoke to the effect that my father would soon get better.

Kanji in this Word

15 strokes
Frequency: 1153
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

purport
gist
elegance
interest
proceed to
tend
become

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シュ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おもむき
おもむ.く
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
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
むね
うま.い
5 strokes
Frequency: 95
JLPT N3
Grade 3

Meanings

lord
chief
master
main thing
principal

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シュ
シュウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ぬし
おも
あるじ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
かず
もん
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