KANJI
趣
gist
essence, taste, charm, aim, direction, interest
Kun'yomi
おもむおもむき
On'yomi
しゅ
Example sentences
この文書の趣旨は、環境保護への意識を高めることです。
The gist of this document is to raise awareness for environmental protection.
彼のプレゼンテーションの趣旨が、私にはよく理解できなかった。
I couldn't quite understand the gist of his presentation.
その規定が設けられた趣旨を考えると、例外は認められないだろう。
Considering the gist (or intent) for which that regulation was established, exceptions probably won't be allowed.
Practice exercises
1
趣味
hobby
Answer
しゅみ
2
風趣
taste; elegance; charm
Answer
ふうしゅ
3
趣向
device; contrivance; idea; design; plan
Answer
しゅこう
4
趣
Answer
しゅおもむき
5
趣
Answer
gistelegancecharmatmosphere
6
趣旨
gist; purport; meaning
Answer
しゅし