趣旨 (Shushi) is a Japanese noun meaning “meaning, point (e.g. of a statement), gist, effect”.
Meanings
- nounmeaning; point (e.g. of a statement); gist; effect
- noungoal; intent; object; aim; point
Examples
彼が言った事はそれと反対の趣旨だった。
What he said was to the contrary.
読書するには趣旨をくみ取ることが必要だ。
When you read a book you should read between the lines.
彼は給食を食べに行くという趣旨のメモを残した。
He left a note to the effect that he was going out for lunch.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).