Translation guide
How to express 'important point' in Japanese, covering key aspects, main ideas, and crucial details.
Referring to the most significant part of a discussion, argument, or explanation.
The most common and neutral word for 'important point' or 'gist'. Used in both spoken and written contexts.
What is the important point of his story?
Please summarize the important points.
A loanword from English, very common in casual and business settings. Often used in phrases like 'ポイントは〜' (the point is...).
Emphasizes that the point is crucial or essential. Slightly more emphatic than 要点.
A straightforward phrase meaning 'important point'. More formal and explicit than 要点.
I will list several important points.
Highlighting a specific detail that is critical for success, understanding, or decision-making.
Used for points that are important in a practical or emotional sense. Common in everyday speech.
Please check the important points of the contract.
Specifically refers to points that require attention or caution. Often used in instructions or warnings.
Refers to the crucial point or knack of something, often in skill-based contexts. Slightly idiomatic.
Expressing the most important thing to remember or the bottom line.
要点 is more formal and often used in writing or structured explanations. ポイント is casual and frequently used in conversation and business settings. Both are very common.
Summarize the important points of the report.
I don't get the point of the story.
このプレゼンのポイントは何ですか？
What is the important point of this presentation?
It's important to grasp the key points.
The important point is that the budget is insufficient.
使用上の注意点をよく読んでください。
Please read the important points for use carefully.
料理の勘所を覚える。
Learn the important points of cooking.
The important point is that we need more effort.