WORD DETAIL
要領
ようりょう
Examples
Included kanji
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure: In
要領(ようりょう), essential要and grasp領combine to denote a main point or knack. - Basic usage:
要領can mean a practical knack for doing something efficiently or the main point of an explanation.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Knack and main point
- The predicate distinguishes skill in execution from the essential content being summarized.

