main purpose; chief aim; focus
Refers to the primary objective or central point of an action, plan, or discussion. Often used in formal or written contexts.
The main purpose of this plan is to revitalize the local economy.
Used when summarizing the core idea or most important part of a statement, argument, or text.
The gist of his talk is, after all, a lack of budget.
This class focuses primarily on acquiring practical skills.
This plan has environmental protection as its main focus.
The main point of this discussion lies in its economic impact.
要点 is a general, neutral term for the main point of a text or statement, while 主眼 carries a stronger sense of deliberate focus or purpose.
目的 is the broad, everyday word for 'purpose' or 'goal', whereas 主眼 specifically singles out the most important aim among several.
焦点 literally means 'focal point' and is used when discussing where attention or discussion converges, while 主眼 is more about the intended aim behind a plan or work.
狙い is a casual, everyday word for one's aim or target, while 主眼 is a more formal, written term used in analytical or academic contexts.
主眼 means the main goal or focus of an effort, while 力点 is more about where emphasis or weight is placed within a discussion.
主眼 is a formal term for the main objective or aim of an undertaking, while 重点 more broadly marks any point deserving priority or emphasis.
主観 (subjectivity, one's own viewpoint) sounds similar to 主眼 (main point or focus) but has an entirely different meaning.
main point; focal point
Compound of 主 (shu, 'main') and 眼 (gan, 'eye'), literally 'main eye', figuratively meaning the central focus or point.