本ほん義ぎ

noun

true meaning; original meaning; underlying principle

Refers to the fundamental or original meaning of a word, concept, or principle, as opposed to a derived or superficial interpretation. Often used in academic or explanatory contexts.

• この言こと葉ばの本ほん義ぎは、現げん代だいではあまり使つかわれていない。

  The original meaning of this word is rarely used today.

• 彼かれの主しゅ張ちょうは、法ほう律りつの本ほん義ぎに反はんしている。

  His argument goes against the true intent of the law.