gist in Japanese
gist in Japanese is 要点, 要旨 — gist means the main point or essential meaning of something longer or more complicated.
gist in Japanese
要点
Pronounced: yōten
(countable) The main idea or substance, or the most essential part, of a longer or more complicated matter; the crux, the heart, the pith.
要旨
Pronounced: yōshi
(countable) The main idea or substance, or the most essential part, of a longer or more complicated matter; the crux, the heart, the pith.
What does "gist" mean?
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noun The main point or essential meaning of something longer or more complicated.
"I didn't catch every word, but I got the gist of the argument."
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gist in a sentence
- I didn't catch every word, but I got the gist of the argument.
- Just give me the gist — I don't need all the details.
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What is "gist" in Japanese?
"gist" in Japanese is 要点, 要旨. gist means: The main point or essential meaning of something longer or more complicated.
How do you pronounce 要点?
"gist" in Japanese is 要点, pronounced "yōten".
How do you use "gist" in a sentence?
Example: "I didn't catch every word, but I got the gist of the argument." In Japanese, "gist" is 要点, 要旨.
Are there other ways to say "gist" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "gist": 要点, 要旨.
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