Japanese word

要点

Pronunciation

Romajiyōten

Meaning

  • nounmain point

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 要点を押さえるyō ten o o sa e ru

    grasp the main point

  • 要点をまとめるyō ten o ma to me ru

    summarize the main points

  • 要点をつかむyō ten o tsu ka mu

    grasp the main point

  • 要点に触れるyō ten ni fu re ru

    touch on the main points

  • 要点を述べるyō ten o no be ru

    state the main points

Similar words

要旨yōshi: A short expression of the essential content of a speech, text, or discussion.
主旨shushi: The central meaning or aim expressed by a speaker, writer, or work.
核心kakushin: The most essential part of an issue, idea, or situation.
焦点shōten: The particular issue or subject that receives concentrated attention.

Definition in Japanese

話や文章の内容で、中心となる大切な部分。hanashi ya bun shō no nai yō de chū shin to na ru tai setsu na bu bun

Word origin

The word 要点 (yōten) joins 要 (yō, "essential") with 点 (ten, "point") to express an essential point in speech or writing.

Usage tips

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

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