“Main purpose” in Japanese
Short answer
Main purpose in Japanese is “主眼” (shugan). Full meaning: main purpose, chief aim, focus; main point, gist, essence.
Other ways to say “Main purpose” in Japanese
主目的
shumokuteki main purpose, primary objective
旨
uma principle, aim, main purpose, central part, pillar; purport, gist, drift, meaning; instructions, orders, intention, wishes
むね
mune principle, aim, main purpose, central part, pillar; purport, gist, drift, meaning; instructions, orders, intention, wishes
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