中心
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Base noun form. Refers to the middle point or most important part of something. Can be used literally (e.g., geographical center) or figuratively (e.g., core idea).
Theme
At a community center planning meeting, User and Ken, a local organizer, discuss the focus of an upcoming festival.
中心
ちゅうしん
center / core
Locations & NavigationDirections & Places
Memory Hook
Imagine a city map with a big red dot in the middle labeled 'center'. The dot says 'chu-shin' — that's the center! 'Chu-shin' → 中心 (chūshin, 'center').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『中心』 (chūshin, 'center') is often used to describe the central area of cities like 『東京の中心』 (Tōkyō no chūshin, 'center of Tokyo'), which is a hub for business and culture.
Forms
Base: 中心Base noun form. Refers to the middle point or most important part of something. Can be used literally (e.g., geographical center) or figuratively (e.g., core idea).