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[よう()·てん()]
youten
noun

English Meaning(s) for 要点

noun
  1. gist; main point

Definition and Synonyms for 要点

Heart And Soul the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
Synonyms: かなめ, エキス, さいころ, ポイント, エッセンス, 中枢, 中核, 主意, 基幹, , 心臓, 心臓部, 心髄, 本質, 枢要, 枢軸, , 核心, 眼目, , , 要点, 要義, 要領, 趣旨, 骨子, 骨髄,
Effect the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
Synonyms: おおむね, さいころ, 主意, 大意, 大要, 要旨, 要点, 要義, 要項, 要領, 趣旨, 骨子, 骨髄
Point a brief version of the essential meaning of something
Synonyms: おち, ポイント, 核心, 正鵠, 眼目, 肯綮, 落ちる, 要旨, 要点, 要領

Meanings for each kanji in 要点

» need; main point; essence; pivot; key to
» spot; point; mark; speck; decimal point

Categories 要点 is a member of

Mental Object the sum or range of what has been perceived, discovered, or learned
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Import the message that is intended or expressed or signified
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Sample Sentences for 要点

The students noted the professor's main points.
Let's get down to brass tacks and make a decision.
I couldn't even understand the main point of what he said.
His talk is off the point.
I brought the point home to the student.

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