Japanese word

要旨

Pronunciation

Romajiyōshi

Meaning

  • noungist

Example

記事の要旨を理解します。ki ji no yō shi o ri kai shi ma su

I understand the gist of the article.

Illustration for 要旨 (gist)

More examples

報告書の要旨を最初に確認します。hō koku sho no yō shi o sai sho ni kaku nin shi ma su

I will check the gist of the report first.

Core concept

Presents the central meaning of a longer text or speech without its surrounding details.

Common phrases

  • 要旨を把握するyō shi o ha aku su ru

    grasp the gist

  • 要旨を説明するyō shi o setsu mei su ru

    explain the gist

  • 要旨を作成するyō shi o saku sei su ru

    prepare an abstract

Similar words

要約yōyaku: A shortened version that presents the main points of a text or speech.
概要gaiyō: A brief account of the main points and overall structure of a text or subject.
大意taii: The general meaning or main point of a text or speech.
趣旨shushi: The main purpose or point that a statement, plan, or activity expresses.

Definition in Japanese

文章や話などで、最も重要な内容を短くまとめたもの。bun shō ya hanashi na do de motto mo jū yō na nai yō o mijika ku ma to me ta mo no

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese compound combines 要 (yō, "important point") and 旨 (shi, "aim or meaning").

Usage tips

  • In Japanese reports and academic writing, 要旨 (yōshi) often appears as a heading for a short summary before the main discussion.

Other meanings

  • outlinenoun

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