Translation of Japanese word "中心" to English
中心
ちゅうしん
[chuushin]
IPA: /tɕɯːɕiɴ/
Meaning
NounThe point in the interior of a circle that is equidistant from all points on the circumference.
How to use
中心 (chuushin) — 'center / core / heart / middle'. 町の中心 — center of town. 中心的な役割 — central role. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
center / core
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 中心
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ちゅうしん
Romaji Transcription: chuushin
Example Sentences
この都市の中心は広い広場です。
このとしのちゅうしんはひろいひろばです。
The center of this city is a wide square.
彼女の中心は、彼女の家族です。
かのじょのちゅうしんは、かのじょのかぞくです。
Her center is her family.
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Common phrases
- とても中心 (totemo chuushin)— very center / core
Frequency rank: #682 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "中心" mean?▼
The Japanese word "中心" means "center / core" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "中心"?▼
The word "中心" is read as "ちゅうしん" (chuushin). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "この都市の中心は広い広場です。".
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