趣旨
しゅし
meaning; point (e.g. of a statement); gist; effect
JLPT N1 Common word
Meanings
Noun
meaning; point (e.g. of a statement); gist; effect- goal; intent; object; aim; point
Example sentences
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What he said was to the contrary.
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When you read a book you should read between the lines.
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He left a note to the effect that he was going out for lunch.
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He wrote her to the effect that he loved her.
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He sent me a letter saying that he could not see me.
More examples (10)
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The government made an announcement to the effect that taxes would be raised.
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She received the letter to the effect that he would soon be back.
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We have a saying to the effect that a good neighbor is better than a faraway relative.
私の申し出に応じられないという趣旨の手紙を彼から受け取った。
I received a letter from him to the effect that he could not accept my offer.
"着ぐるみ"と"ファースーツ"は似ているようで、趣旨が違う。
Kigurumis and fursuits look similar, but they're not used for the same purpose.
医者は私の父がまもなくよくなるだろうという趣旨のことを言った。
The doctor spoke to the effect that my father would soon get better.
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I see your point.
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Tell me the substance of his speech.
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He wrote to me to the effect that he would visit me.
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The point is that you didn't teach them grammar.