要旨
0%
Log in to evaluate your pronunciation.
No feedback yet. Please speak to see your results.
Base noun form. Refers to the main points or essence of a discussion, document, or speech. Commonly used in formal contexts, e.g., 『論文の要旨』 (ronbun no youshi, 'summary of a thesis').
Theme
In a university study group, Aya and User are summarizing key points from a long lecture for an upcoming exam.
要旨
ようし
gist / essentials / summary
Culture & SocietySchool & Education
Memory Hook
Think of a 'yo-yo' that summarizes a long string into a small ball. 'Yo-yo' sounds like 『要旨』 (youshi, 'gist') — it captures the essentials in a nutshell!
Cultural Note
In Japanese business and academic reports, 『要旨』 (youshi, 'gist / Summary') is often included at the beginning to provide a quick overview. This helps readers grasp the main points without reading the entire document.
Forms
Base: 要旨Base noun form. Refers to the main points or essence of a discussion, document, or speech. Commonly used in formal contexts, e.g., 『論文の要旨』 (ronbun no youshi, 'summary of a thesis').