1. Noun

   1.

   meaning; point (e.g. of a statement); gist; effect

2. 2.

   goal; intent; object; aim

Example sentences

• "着ぐるみ"と"ファースーツ"は似ているようで、趣旨が違う。

  Kigurumis and fursuits look similar, but they're not used for the same purpose.

• 私の申し出に応じられないという趣旨の手紙を彼から受け取った。

  I received a letter from him to the effect that he could not accept my offer.