Meaning

Primary

Main Point

Alternatives

Gist, Main Idea, Essence

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The needed point is the main point. It's the gist of what you're trying to say.

Reading

ようてん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

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.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 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

Context Sentences

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!

Kanji Composition