meaning; point (e.g. of a statement); gist; goal; intent; object
tenets (of a religious sect); doctrines; (religious) sect; denomination; one's principles; one's tastes
point of an argument; drift of an argument
point; essentials; gist; summary; fundamentals
conversion (to a different religion, denomination, etc.); change (of ideology, interest, taste, etc.); switch
prince's message; command of a prince
main object; principal object; true aim
imperial order; imperial will
official suggestion; official advice; official instruction
explanation of aim (esp. of a legislative bill); rationalization
the emperor's instructions
objective; purport; intent
doctrine; teaching; tenet
special consideration (esp. of a monarch, emperor, etc.); special favour
deep truth; deep knowledge
resignation under instruction
the point of an argument being clearly stated; the tenor of an argument being well-reasoned
high-grade sake; good sake
gist of what someone else said; purpose of a visit
the point of an argument being unclear; the tenor of an argument being poorly reasoned