しゅし

趣 旨

Common word

  1. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

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

    • 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. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    goal, intent, object, aim, point

    • 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.