purport · interest

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: The on reading is しゅ, and the kun reading is おもむき. It has 15 strokes and relates to atmosphere, interest, or a main point.
• Basic usage: 趣 is read おもむき, and 趣旨 is read しゅし.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• 趣 / 趣旨
  • 趣 means atmosphere or charm and is read おもむき. It refers to the atmosphere or charm felt in a place or scene.
  • 石畳の細い路地には古い町ならではの趣がある。 means “The narrow stone-paved alley has the charm of an old town.”
  • 趣旨 means purpose or main point and is read しゅし. It refers to the purpose or main point of a recruitment effort or explanation.
  • 説明が長すぎて話の趣旨が伝わらなかった。 means “The explanation was so long that its main point was lost.”