Vocab Info
N1 Noun
旨center (centre), pillar, principle, purport, gist, drift, meaning
Dictionary Definition
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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お寺では質素を旨としているそうだ。
It seems that the principle of simplicity is being emphasized in the temple. {center (centre), pillar, principle, purport, gist, drift, meaning}
僕は上司に育休について相談したい旨を伝えた。
I conveyed to my boss that I want to discuss about parental leave. {center (centre), pillar, principle, purport, gist, drift, 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." {center (centre), pillar, principle, purport, gist, drift, meaning}
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。
As soon as I conveyed my intention to resign to the president, his attitude towards me completely changed. {center (centre), pillar, principle, purport, gist, drift, meaning}
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。
As I'm working as a non-regular employee, I'm leading a life centered on saving money. {center (centre), pillar, principle, purport, gist, drift, meaning}
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