noun
Refers to the fundamental idea, purpose, or core of a matter. Often used in formal or explanatory contexts.
この計画の旨を説明してください。
Please explain the aim of this plan.
彼の話の旨は理
I understood the gist of his story.
noun
Only when written 旨
Focuses on the essential content or intended meaning of a statement or document. Restricted to the 旨 kanji.
この手紙の旨を要約してください。
Please summarize the purport of this letter.
noun
instructions; orders; wishes
Only when written 旨
Used for conveying someone's directives, intentions, or desires, often in formal or business settings. Restricted to the 旨 kanji.
社長の旨を受けて、新しい方針を発表した。
Following the president's instructions, we announced the new policy.
お客様の旨に沿うよう努力いたします。
We will make every effort to meet the customer's wishes.
Standard kanji for all senses; high-frequency news kanji.
Rare alternative kanji for the 'principle' sense; mostly seen in older texts.
The kanji 旨 originally depicted a spoon over a mouth, suggesting 'delicious' or 'good,' and later extended to mean 'intention' or 'principle.' The reading むね is native Japanese and may be related to 胸 (chest/heart) as the seat of thoughts.