要領を得る

ようりょうをえる

Meanings

1. Expression, Ichidan verb to be to the point; to hit the mark; to be relevant (usu. in the negative) See also: 要領を得ない (ようりょうをえない).

Kanji

• 要 need. Read as ヨウ.
• 領 territory. Read as リョウ.
• 得 gain. Read as える.

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