meaning ②goal

tenets (of a religious sect) ②(religious) sect ③one's principles

main object

conversion (to a different religion, denomination, etc.) ②change (of ideology, interest, taste, etc.)

imperial order

gist of what someone else said ②purpose of a visit

(main) point

the emperor's instructions

point of an argument

thoughts

intent

deep truth

strict order

the emperor's thoughts

emperor's secret orders

official suggestion (esp. to resign from one's job)

prince's message

special consideration (esp. of a monarch, emperor, etc.)

imperial command

the point of an argument being clearly stated

principle ②purport ③instructions

(words to) that effect

to make it a principle to ...

God's will

good flavor (flavor) ②umami (fifth category of taste in food) ③skill ④profit

fish, meat, and vegetables stewed in a thick, sweet sauce of soy sauce, sugar and mirin

to relish

high-grade sake

one cannot understand even a holy man's teachings without study

tasty and spicy flavor