Japanese Word · Intermediate
取り留め
gist, coherence
Pronunciation: [to̞ɾʲito̞me̞]
Meaning
gist, coherence
Example
そうして取り留めもない世間話をわざと彼に仕向けました。
And so I deliberately directed aimless small talk at him.
Practice tips
- Practice 取り留め out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.