旨
Meanings
Refers to the fundamental idea, purpose, or core of a matter. Often used in formal or explanatory contexts.
Please explain the aim of this plan.
I understood the gist of his story.
Only when written 旨
Focuses on the essential content or intended meaning of a statement or document. Restricted to the 旨 kanji.
Please summarize the purport of this letter.
instructions; orders; wishes
Only when written 旨
Used for conveying someone's directives, intentions, or desires, often in formal or business settings. Restricted to the 旨 kanji.
Following the president's instructions, we announced the new policy.
We will make every effort to meet the customer's wishes.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉旨を伝えるto convey that (something is the case)
I conveyed that I would not be able to attend the meeting.
- 旨を了承するto acknowledge the gist of a request or instruction
I acknowledged the request.
- 旨に従うto comply with (someone's) instructions or wishes
We proceeded with the plan in accordance with the president's wishes.
- 旨を記すto state the purport of something in writing
The purport of the precautions was stated in the contract.
- 〈事〉旨を明らかにするto clarify the principle or aim behind something
They clarified the aim behind enacting this law.