noun
point of an argument; gist of an argument
Refers to the main logical thread or central claim of an argument, speech, or written piece. Common in formal and academic contexts.
彼の論文は論旨が明確で読みやすい。
His paper has a clear argument and is easy to read.
質問の論旨がよくわからなかった。
I didn't quite grasp the point of the question.