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/
Meaning
VerbTo bring to, or direct toward, a common center; to unite more closely; to gather into one body, mass, or force.
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. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
to concentrate
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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Common phrases
- 勉強に集中する— to focus on studying
- 勉強する時は集中するようにします。— I concentrate when studying.
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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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