Vocabulary

What does 趣旨 (しゅし, shushi) mean?

趣旨 (しゅし, shushi) means gist, purpose, main point.

Quick facts
Reading	しゅし
Romaji	shushi
Part of speech	noun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)	N1

趣旨しゅし

N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonshushi

gist, purpose, main point

1noun meaning; point (e.g. of a statement); gist
2noun goal; intent; object

Example sentences

会議(かいぎ)の趣旨(しゅし)を説明(せつめい)する。
I'll explain the purpose of the meeting.
彼(かれ)の発言(はつげん)の趣旨(しゅし)がわからない。
I don't understand the point of his remark.

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