要

Meaning

1. n
   main point; essential point; important thing
2. nadj-f
   necessity; need; requirement
3. n
   pivot
4. n
   vital point; cornerstone; keystone
5. n
   Japanese photinia

Example sentences

• 「要さんって、何時にあがれます？」「終わりまでだから八時までかかるわ」

  "Kaname, when can you leave?" "It's till closing so it takes till eight."

• 彼の演説は簡潔で要を得たものだった。

  His speech was brief and to the point.

• 彼のいう事は簡にして要を得た。

  What he said was brief and to the point.