Japanese

ほんだい
Meaning: main topic; main point
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

本
題

Example sentences

Let's set aside the introduction and get to the main topic soon.
彼はまず挨拶をし、ついで本題に入った。
He first gave a greeting, and then entered into the main subject.
詳しい説明は無しで、すぐに本題に入りましょう。
Let's skip the detailed explanation and get straight to the main point.
彼は長い前置きの後、ようやく本題に入った。
After a long introduction, he finally got to the main point.
冗談はさておき、本題に入りましょう。
Jokes aside, let's get to the main topic.
前置きは抜きにして、単刀直入に本題に入りましょう。
Let's skip the preamble and get straight to the main subject.
それはそれとして、そろそろ本題に入りましょう。
That aside, let's get to the main point soon.

Usage Notes

Refers to the core subject or the primary issue being discussed, especially after some preliminary remarks or a digression.

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