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“main point” in Japanese

Japanese

Also本題 (hondai)

Pronunciation

Romajiyōten

Example

先生が話の要点を説明します。sen sei ga hanashi no yō ten o setsu mei shi ma su

The teacher explains the main point of the talk.

Illustration for 要点 (main point)

How to say “main point” in Japanese

“Main point” in Japanese is 要点 (yōten).

It identifies the central point that should remain clear when details are left aside.

Full entry for 要点: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 要点

メモを読み返すと、話の要点がよく分かります。me mo o yo mi kae su to hanashi no yō ten ga yo ku wa ka ri ma su

Reviewing my notes helps me understand the main points of the talk.

Tips for using 要点

  • In discussions, stating the 要点 (yōten) helps distinguish the central message from supporting details and examples.

Other Japanese words for “main point”

では、本題に入りましょう。de wa hon dai ni hai ri ma shō

Now, let's get to the main point.

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