Translation guide
How to express that speech or writing is concise, direct, and avoids unnecessary details.
Describing speech or writing that is brief and focused on the main topic.
Literally 'grasping the main points'. A natural way to say something is to the point.
His explanation is to the point.
Means 'concise' or 'succinct'. Often used in formal or written contexts.
Literally 'hitting the target'. Implies the statement is accurate and directly relevant.
His comment is to the point.
To say something directly and frankly, without beating around the bush.
To be to the point, that plan is insufficient.
簡潔に話してください。
Please be to the point.
A four-character idiom meaning 'coming straight to the point' without preamble. Somewhat formal.
To be direct, I can't agree.
a report that covers the main points