つぼを心こころ得える

expression, ichidan verb

understand the essence; catch the main points

Idiomatic expression meaning to grasp the key points or the heart of a matter. Often used when someone knows what is important or how to do something effectively.

See also: 壺 (つぼ)

• 彼かれは料りょう理りのつぼを心こころ得えている。

  He knows the key points of cooking.

• 商しょう売ばいのつぼを心こころ得えたやり方かただ。

  It's a way that shows an understanding of the essence of business.