Vocab Info
N1 Noun
旨center (centre), pillar, principle, purport, gist, drift, meaning
Dictionary Definition
Common
Noun
1.
principle, aim, main purpose, central part, pillar
Noun
2.
purport, gist, drift, meaning
Only applies to 旨Noun
3.
instructions, orders, intention, wishes
Only applies to 旨
All Forms
旨 【むね】、宗 【むね】
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Pitch Accent
む
ね
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お寺では質素を旨としているそうだ。
It seems that simplicity is a principle followed at the temple.
僕は上司に育休について相談したい旨を伝えた。
I told my boss that I wanted to discuss parental leave and conveyed that meaning.
メール:「手続きが完了した旨をお知らせいたします。」
Email: 'We would like to inform you that the procedure has been completed.'
社長に辞職する旨を伝えるが早いか、社長の僕への態度が一変した。
The moment I informed the president of my resignation, his attitude toward me completely changed.
非正規として働いていることとて、節約を旨とした生活を送っています。
Since I work as a non-regular employee, I lead a life with saving money as one of my core principles.
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