“Essentials” in Japanese
Short answer
Essentials in Japanese is “綱要” (kouyou). Full meaning: elements, essentials, outline.
Other ways to say “Essentials” in Japanese
骨子
kosshi main point, gist, essentials, bones (e.g. of an idea), pith
要領
youryou point, gist, essentials, tenets, outline; knack, trick, the ropes
要旨
youshi (main) point, gist, key points, essentials, substance, summary, outline, abstract
必需品
hitsujuhin necessities, necessary article, requisite, essentials
要所
yousho important position, strategic point; important point, main point, essentials
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