Vocabulary

What does 旨 (むね, mune) mean?

旨 (むね, mune) means principle; aim; main purpose.

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Readingむね
Romajimune
Part of speechnoun
むね
mune

principle; aim; main purpose

  1. 1noun principle; aim; main purpose
  2. 2noun purport; gist; drift
  3. 3noun instructions; orders; intention

Also written: 宗

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