Frequency rank: 17,436. – 17,502.
- meaning; point (e.g. of a statement); gist; effect
- goal; intent; object; aim; pointonly applies to 趣旨
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
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She received the letter to the effect that he would soon be back.
He sent me a letter saying that he could not see me.
He left a note to the effect that he was going out for lunch.
He wrote her to the effect that he loved her.
When you read a book you should read between the lines.
The government made an announcement to the effect that taxes would be raised.
I received a letter from him to the effect that he could not accept my offer.
The doctor spoke to the effect that my father would soon get better.
We have a saying to the effect that a good neighbor is better than a faraway relative.
The point is that you didn't teach them grammar.