point, gist, essentials, outline
Example sentences
彼は口下手で、お世辞にも要領がいいとは言えませんが、それだけかえって私は彼が好きなのです。
He may be a poor talker and far from shrewd, but I like him all the better for that.
私、幹事をやるのが初めてだから要領が悪いかもしれません。
This is the first time I've worked as a coordinator, so I may not have the hang of it yet.
妹は要領が悪くて損ばかりしている。
My sister is clumsy, which is a disadvantage to her.