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Translation of Japanese word "集中する" to English

集中する

しゅうちゅうする

[shuuchuu-suru]

IPA: /tsuɕuɕɯɾɯ/

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Meaning

Verb

To bring to, or direct toward, a common center; to unite more closely; to gather into one body, mass, or force.

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How to use

集中する (shuuchuu suru) — 'to concentrate / focus'. 勉強に集中する — focus on study. 集中力 (shuuchuuryoku) — concentration power.

🇬🇧 English

to concentrate

Usage GuideConcentrating is important when studying or working.

Pronunciation Guide

Japanese Kanji: 集中する
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): しゅうちゅうする
Romaji Transcription: shuuchuu-suru

Example Sentences

勉強する時は集中するようにします。

べんきょうするときはしゅうちゅうするようにします。

I concentrate when studying.

運動する時は集中することが大切です。

うんどうするときはしゅうちゅうすることがたいせつです。

Concentrating is important when exercising.

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Synonyms

devote yourselfimmerse yourself

Common phrases

  • 勉強に集中する— to focus on studying

Frequency rank: #417 in Japanese

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What does the Japanese word "集中する" mean?▼

The Japanese word "集中する" means "to concentrate" in English.

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The word "集中する" is read as "しゅうちゅうする" (shuuchuu-suru). 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: "Concentrating is important when studying or working.".

More Extended Verbs words

働く(はたらく)勉強する(べんきょうする)教える(おしえる)学ぶ(まなぶ)会う(あう)入る(はいる)始める(はじめる)終わる(おわる)開ける(あける)持つ(もつ)帰る(かえる)起きる(おきる)

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