main object; principal aim; true purpose
Refers to the fundamental goal or original intent behind an action, plan, or statement. Often used in formal or explanatory contexts.
The main object of this plan is the revitalization of the region.
It was difficult to understand the true aim of his proposal.
This ruling goes against the fundamental purpose of the law.
The discussion strayed from its main purpose.
Our school's fundamental aim is character education.
目的 is the common, everyday word for a goal or purpose, whereas 本旨 is more formal and emphasizes the true, underlying intent.
本意 is a person's true personal intention or feeling, while 本旨 refers to the essential aim or spirit of something more objective, like a rule or document.
真意 focuses on the true, often hidden meaning behind someone's words or actions, whereas 本旨 refers to the stated or intended core purpose.
Compound of 本 (hon, 'main, true') and 旨 (shi, 'purport, gist'). The kanji combination directly conveys the meaning of 'fundamental intent'.