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N3 Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun

主要(しゅよう)chief, main, principal, major

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    Something that forms the basis of or primary piece of something else. Often used when describing parts or elements of things that are larger or more complex.

    1. Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun

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      chief, main, principal, major

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    主要 【しゅよう】

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      世界(せかい)主要(しゅよう)都市(とし)名前(なまえ)()げる。

      To name a major city in the world.

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      彼女(かのじょ)はこのチームの主要(しゅよう)なメンバーです。

      She is a key member of this team.

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      部長(ぶちょう):「議事(ぎじ)(ろく)主要(しゅよう)事項(じこう)には()(とお)しておくように。」

      Director: 'Make sure you read through the main points in the minutes.'

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      彼女(かのじょ)(はなし)主要(しゅよう)(てん)をまとめて(ひと)(つた)えるのがとても上手(じょうず)です。

      She is very good at summarizing the main points of the talk and telling people about them.

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      (ぼく)はその監督(かんとく)作品(さくひん)(なか)では、主要(しゅよう)なものよりもマイナーなものの(ほう)()きだ。

      I prefer that director's minor films over their major ones.

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