“Center” in Japanese
Short answer
Center in Japanese is “中心” (chuushin). Full meaning: center, centre, middle, heart, core, focus, pivot, emphasis, balance; -centered, -centred, -focused, -oriented, centered on, focused on.
Other ways to say “Center” in Japanese
真ん中
mannaka middle, centre, center, midpoint, heart
中部
chuubu center, centre, middle, heart
中枢
chuusuu centre, center, pivot, mainstay, nucleus, hub, backbone, central figure, pillar, key person; central nervous system
中心地
chuushinchi center, centre, metropolis
中心点
chuushinten center, centre
センター
sentaa centre, center; center fielder
淵叢
ensou gathering spot, center, centre
中央
chuuou centre, center, middle, heart; capital, seat of government
中央部
chuuoubu centre, center, middle
軸
jiku axis, shaft, axle; center, centre, focal point, key point; stalk, stem
央
ou middle, centre, center
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