論旨
Meanings
1
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.
His paper has a clear argument and is easy to read.
I didn't quite grasp the point of the question.
Usage patterns
- 論旨が明確だthe point of the argument is clear
His paper's argument is clear and easy to follow.
- 論旨をまとめるto summarize the point of an argument
I summarized the main argument at the end of the report.
- 論旨がずれるthe argument's point strays off track
As we talked, the argument's main point started to wander.
- 論旨に沿ってin line with the point of the argument
Please give your presentation in line with the main argument.
- 論旨を展開するto develop the point of an argument
He developed his argument persuasively.