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要領

ようりょう

N2knack · main point

Examples

何度か練習して、ようやく包み方の要領をつかんだ。

説明の要領を短いメモにまとめた。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: In 要領 (ようりょう), essential and grasp 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.

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