Translation guide
This entry covers how to express the idea of an 'important part'—a key element, essential component, or significant aspect of something—in natural Japanese.
Referring to a part that is vital or indispensable to the whole.
A direct and natural translation for 'important part', suitable for most contexts.
The important part of this plan is the budget.
Slightly more casual than 重要な部分, often used in spoken Japanese.
I missed the important part of the story.
Emphasizes that the part is crucial or the crux of the matter.
Please explain the crucial part without forgetting.
Referring to the most significant or noteworthy aspect of a discussion, event, or work.
Common loanword meaning 'point', often used for the key takeaway or highlight.
The important part of the presentation is on the first slide.
Formal term for 'main point' or 'gist', suitable for written or academic contexts.
Refers to the highlights or best parts of a performance, movie, or event.
Referring to the fundamental nature or most intrinsic part of something.
Referring to a part that is necessary to make a whole complete.
重要な部分 is more formal and written, while 大事な部分 is common in everyday speech. Both mean 'important part'.
Please emphasize the important part.
It's an important part, so listen carefully.
In some contexts, translating 'part' as 部分 can sound unnatural. Consider using words like 点 (てん) for 'point' or 要素 (ようそ) for 'element' when appropriate.
この章の要点をまとめてください。
Please summarize the important parts of this chapter.
この映画の見どころは最後のシーンです。
The important part of this movie is the final scene.
議論の核心に触れる発言だった。
It was a remark that touched on the important part of the debate.
The important part of this dish is the fresh vegetables.