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Zach

要は

Reading

Kana: ようは
Romaji: youha
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Definition

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in short; the point is

Kanji

Readings: ヨウ、 い.る、 かなめ
Meanings: need, main point, essence, pivot, key to

Example Sentences

(よう)母親(ははおや)たちが(いそが)()ぎるということだ。
➥The point is that the mothers are too busy.
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(よう)彼女(かのじょ)(いち)(にん)宿題(しゅくだい)をしようとしないことである。
➥The point is that she doesn't do homework for herself.
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(よう)(きみ)(かれ)から(なに)(なら)わなかったことである。
➥The point is that you haven't learned anything from him.
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