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[しゅ()·()]
shui
noun

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shui

English Meaning(s) for 主意

noun
  1. main meaning; opinion; idea; aim; motive; gist; meaning

Definition and Synonyms for 主意

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
Substance the idea that is intended
Synonyms: わけあい, 主意, 内容, , 意味, 意味内容, 意味合い, 意義, 旨趣, 要旨, 趣旨
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,
Purpose what something is used for
Synonyms: ファンクション, 主意, 使いどころ, 使い方, 使い道, 働き, 働く, 効用, 実利, 役割, 役目, 本旨, 機能, 狙い, 狙う, , 用法, 用途, 甲斐, 甲斐, 目当て, 目的, 職能, 趣旨
Idea your intention
Synonyms: つもり, 主意, 心づもり, 心算, 意向, 積もる
Point the object of an activity
Synonyms: 主意, 狙い, 狙う, 狙い所, 眼目, 趣旨
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
Idea what you intend to do
Synonyms: つもり, 主意, 心づもり, 心算, 意向, 積もる

Meanings for each kanji in 主意

» lord; chief; master; main thing; principal
» idea; mind; heart; taste; thought; desire; care; liking

Categories 主意 is a member of

Usefulness the quality of being of practical use
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Mental Object the sum or range of what has been perceived, discovered, or learned
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Idea the content of cognition
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Target the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
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Aim an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
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Import the message that is intended or expressed or signified
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