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趣旨 (しゅし, shushi) Japanese meaning: meaning | Kotomora
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I didn't really understand the point of his talk.
Please briefly explain the purpose of the meeting.
Usage patterns 〈 事こと 〉 の 趣しゅ 旨し を 説せつ 明めい する to explain the point/intent of something
At the start of the meeting, the chairperson explained the point of this proposal.
〈 事こと 〉 の 趣しゅ 旨し に 沿そ う to be in line with the intent of something
This plan is in line with the intent of the law.
趣しゅ 旨し に 賛さん 同どう する to agree with the aim/purpose (of a proposal, campaign, etc.)
Many people agreed with the aim of this movement.
趣しゅ 旨し を 理り 解かい する to understand the gist/point of something
He doesn't seem to understand the point of this passage yet.
Kanji 旨 delicious, relish, show a liking for Related words· 11 要点 refers to concrete key points or a summary of facts, while 趣旨 points to the underlying intent or main idea behind a statement.
目的 is the general word for 'purpose' or 'goal', while 趣旨 specifically describes the reasoning or intended meaning behind an action or text.
趣意 is a formal, slightly old-fashioned word for the underlying aim or purport of something, very close to 趣旨 but rarer in everyday use.
趣旨 is a more formal term for the purpose or intent behind an official statement, law, or meeting, while 旨 is broader and can also refer to personal intentions or the gist of an ordinary message.
Show 7 more 趣旨 refers to the intended meaning or gist behind a statement or action, while 本旨 stresses the fundamental, original aim behind something.
主旨 refers to the main point or intention behind a statement or action, whereas 論旨 focuses strictly on the logical reasoning of an argument.
意味 is the plain meaning of a word or statement, whereas 趣旨 is the underlying point or purpose of a speech, document, or plan.
趣旨 focuses on the underlying purpose or gist of a statement, while 内容 refers more broadly to everything contained within it.
Don't confuse with 趣向 means a devised idea or plan (e.g. for entertainment), whereas 趣旨 means the underlying intent or gist of a statement; the two share the kanji 趣 but differ in meaning.
種子 (a seed) and 趣旨 (the gist or purpose of something) are pronounced identically but have completely unrelated meanings.
Written forms 趣しゅ 旨し Usage 93%
Standard kanji spelling for both senses; preferred in formal writing and news.
主しゅ 旨し Usage 7%
Alternate spelling for the 'gist/point' sense; less common than 趣旨 but still seen.
Etymology Compound of 趣 (interest, gist) and 旨 (purport, principle). The kanji combination conveys the essential meaning or intent.
趣旨 refers specifically to the stated purpose or gist of a speech or document, while 趣 can also carry subtler, more literary nuances of meaning or mood.
趣旨 emphasizes the purpose or intent behind something, while 骨子 emphasizes its structural core or main components.
趣旨 highlights the purpose or intent behind a statement, while 要旨 focuses on summarizing its content.
