中心
The word 'chūshin' refers to the middle or core point of a physical object or space. It is also frequently used to describe the most important part, focus, or leading figure of an activity, group, or discussion.
Exemples
3 sur 5駅の中心に大きい時計があります。
There is a big clock in the center of the station.
本日は、新しいプロジェクトを中心にお話しします。
Today, I will speak focusing primarily on the new project.
田中さんは、いつもクラスの中心だね。
Tanaka-san is always the center of the class, isn't he?
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Look at the kanji: 中 (middle) + 心 (heart). The 'heart of the middle' is the center.
Quiz rapide
彼はこのプロジェクトの____人物です。
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : 中心
Exemples
駅の中心に大きい時計があります。
everydayThere is a big clock in the center of the station.
本日は、新しいプロジェクトを中心にお話しします。
formalToday, I will speak focusing primarily on the new project.
田中さんは、いつもクラスの中心だね。
informalTanaka-san is always the center of the class, isn't he?
この図形の中心を求めてください。
academicPlease find the center of this figure.
わが社はアジアを中心にビジネスを展開しています。
businessOur company is expanding its business primarily in Asia.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
〜を中心として
centering around / with ... as the focus
中心を失う
to lose one's balance or focus
台風の中心
the center (eye) of the typhoon
Souvent confondu avec
Mannaka is a more casual word for the physical middle, while chūshin can be used for abstract concepts and mathematical centers.
Chūō is often used in official names (like Chuo Line) or geographical/administrative contexts, whereas chūshin focuses on the 'core' importance.
Notes d'usage
Use it with the particle 'に' (ni) or 'として' (toshite) to indicate that a specific topic or person is the main focus of an action.
Erreurs courantes
Learners sometimes use 'aida' (between) when they mean 'chūshin' (center). Remember that chūshin is the specific core point, not just the space between things.
Astuce mémo
Look at the kanji: 中 (middle) + 心 (heart). The 'heart of the middle' is the center.
Origine du mot
A compound of Chinese origin (Sino-Japanese) combining the characters for 'middle' and 'heart/mind'.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In Japanese society, identifying the 'chūshin' (central figure) of a group is important for understanding social hierarchy and decision-making processes.
Quiz rapide
彼はこのプロジェクトの____人物です。
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : 中心
Vocabulaire associé
Mots lis
抗争
A1A serious struggle or conflict between opposing groups, factions, or organizations. It often implies a prolonged period of resistance, power struggles, or violent feuding.
平和
A1A state of harmony and the absence of conflict, war, or disturbance. It is used to describe both global stability between nations and a quiet, tranquil personal lifestyle or environment.
和平
A1和平 (wahei) refers to a state of peace or the restoration of peace, specifically in a diplomatic or formal context between conflicting parties. Unlike the more general word for peace (平和), it often implies the process of ending a war or dispute through negotiation.
休戦
A1A temporary cessation of fighting or conflict by mutual agreement; a truce or armistice. It indicates a period where parties agree to stop hostile actions, whether in a literal war or a metaphorical argument.
停戦
A1A temporary cessation of fighting or a ceasefire agreement between opposing forces in a conflict. It is used when parties agree to stop hostilities to allow for negotiations, humanitarian aid, or the permanent end of a war.
組織
A1Soshiki refers to a structured group of people working together for a specific purpose, such as a company, institution, or system. It can also refer to biological tissue in a medical or scientific context, describing how cells are arranged.
協会
A1An organized group of people who have the same interest, job, or purpose. It is commonly used for professional bodies, sports leagues, or non-profit organizations that represent a collective interest.
学会
A1An academic society or a professional organization where scholars and researchers share their findings. It also commonly refers to the specific academic conferences or meetings organized by these groups.
法人
A1A legal entity or organization, such as a company or non-profit, that is recognized by law as having rights and duties similar to those of a person. It distinguishes a group or institution from an individual human being in legal and business matters.
組合
A1A formal organization or association formed by individuals or groups with a common interest, most commonly referring to a labor union or a cooperative. It describes a collective body where members work together to achieve shared social, economic, or professional goals.
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