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[むね()]
mune
noun

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[むね()]
mune

English Meaning(s) for 旨

noun
  1. principle; aim; main purpose; central part; pillar
  2. purport; gist; drift; meaning
  3. instructions; orders; intention; wishes

Definition and Synonyms for 旨

Spirit the intended meaning of a communication
Synonyms: , うまい, 主意, 作意, 含意, , , , 意味, 意図, 意思, 所存, , 旨意, 旨趣, , , , 考え, 考える, 趣旨, 魂胆

Meanings for each kanji in 旨

» will; delicious; relish; show a liking for; purport; clever; expert

Categories 旨 is a member of

Import the message that is intended or expressed or signified
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 旨

Sample Sentences for 旨

He sent me a letter to the effect that his poultry farm would go bankrupt sooner or later.
I received a letter from her to the effect that she couldn't accept my marriage proposal.
Weakness brought on by a number of respiratory ailments had forced him just last week to announce that he was giving up his conducting career.
At the same time, the clerk Natsue Arimura told Gokijo of his intent to resign after this month.
She added in her letter that she would write again soon.

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