JLPT N1 Advanced
要領
The main point, gist, or a knack for handling things efficiently
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要領がいい to be clever/efficient
要領が悪い to be clumsy/inefficient
要領を得る to grasp the point
1 Noun
The Gist" / "The Main Points
Refers to the essential outline, core substance, or relevant facts of a matter or discussion.
Example
会議 の 前 に 、 資料 の 要領 を まとめ ておい て ください 。
Please summarize the main points of the materials before the meeting.
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2 Noun
Knack" / "Efficiency
The art of handling tasks skillfully, efficiently, and with minimal wasted effort.
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