N2
しゅし (shushi)
主旨
main point; gist; purport; aim; objective
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to the central theme, main idea, or purpose of a speech, document, or event. Similar to 趣旨 (shushi), but 主旨 often emphasizes the core content or message. (話や文章、計画などの最も重要な点、中心となる考えや目的を指します。趣旨（しゅし）と似ていますが、主旨はより内容の核心やメッセージを強調する傾向があります。)
📝 Example Sentences
彼の話の主旨が理解できなかった。
I couldn't understand the main point of his talk.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "主旨"!
プレゼンテーションの_______を簡潔にまとめてください。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: プレゼンテーションの最も重要な内容や目的を「主旨」と言います。
English: The 'shushi' (main point) of a presentation refers to its most important content or objective.
English: The 'shushi' (main point) of a presentation refers to its most important content or objective.
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