趣旨
しゅし
Also written 主旨
Meanings
- Noun meaning; point (e.g. of a statement); gist; effect
- goal; intent; object; aim; point
Kanji
Example sentences
- あなたの主旨はわかる。
I see your point. - 私の申し出に応じられないという趣旨の手紙を彼から受け取った。
I received a letter from him to the effect that he could not accept my offer. - 彼のスピーチの主旨を教えてください。
Tell me the substance of his speech. - 彼は給食を食べに行くという趣旨のメモを残した。
He left a note to the effect that he was going out for lunch. - 彼女は彼がすぐに帰るという趣旨の手紙を受け取った。
She received the letter to the effect that he would soon be back.