要領 (Youryou) is a Japanese noun meaning “point, gist, essentials, tenets”.
Meanings
- nounpoint; gist; essentials; tenets; outline
- nounknack; trick; the ropes
Examples
この報告書は要領をえていない。
This report isn't to the point.
妹は要領が悪くて損ばかりしている。
My sister is clumsy, which is a disadvantage to her.
私、幹事をやるのが初めてだから要領が悪いかもしれません。
This is the first time I've worked as a coordinator, so I may not have the hang of it yet.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).