Main Point
Gist, Main Idea, Essence
noun
The needed point is the main point. It's the gist of what you're trying to say.
This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.
要点をしぼる
to narrow down the main points, to focus on the main points
要点をつかむ
to grasp the main idea
要点をまとめる
to summarize the main points
もう少し要点をせいりしてからいけんをのべてください。
Please state your opinion after rearranging your main point a bit more.
ユウサクが要点をはあくしているとは思えないんだけど。
I don't think Yusaku got the gist.
いいから！早く要点を言ってよ！
Come on! Get to the point!