1.
knack, trick, key point of doing something
The essential skill or technique needed to do something effectively. Often used with verbs like つかむ or 得る to describe learning how to do something well.
2.
gist, main points, essentials, outline
The key points or summary of a matter. Used in formal or administrative contexts for guidelines, instructions, or outlines of procedures.
Usage
The expression 要領がいい describes someone who is good at picking things up quickly or who works efficiently. Conversely, 要領が悪い means clumsy or inefficient. 要領がいい can also carry a slightly negative nuance of being cunning or cutting corners skillfully.
The set phrase 要領を得ない means "not getting to the point" or "hard to follow," used when someone's explanation is vague or roundabout.
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要項 (guidelines)