Japanese DictionaryDefinition of meaning
- (n) reason; principle; meaning
- first meaning; first principle; first consideration
- (n) center (centre); pillar; principle
- purport; gist; drift; meaning
彼女から結婚できませんという旨の手紙が届いた。
I received a letter from her to the effect that she couldn't accept my marriage proposal.
- (n) meaning; tenor; gist
- effect; influence
- appearance; aspect
- taste
趣を説明することはできない。
There is no accounting for tastes. - grace; charm; refinement
- (n) meaning; point (e.g. of a statement); gist; effect
彼のスピーチの主旨を教えてください。
Tell me the substance of his speech. - goal; intent; object; aim; point
医者は私の父がまもなくよくなるだろうという趣旨のことを言った。
The doctor spoke to the effect that my father would soon get better.
- (n) conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation
あなたの訳を彼の訳と比べてみなさい。
Compare your translation with his.
- (n) feelings; thoughts
あなたのご親切に対し深く感謝の意を表します。
I wish to express my deep appreciation for your kindness. - meaning
私は彼らの沈黙を承諾の意にとった。
I interpreted their silence as consent.
