“Crux” in Japanese
Short answer
Crux in Japanese is “十字座” (juujiza). Full meaning: Crux (constellation).
Other ways to say “Crux” in Japanese
みなみじゅうじ座
minamijuujiza Crux (constellation)
難点
nanten fault, weakness, flaw, defect, drawback, disadvantage; crux (of a matter), difficult point, point of contention
勘所
kandokoro position on the fingerboard (of a shamisen, koto, etc.); vital point, crux
核心
kakushin core, heart (of the matter), point, crux, kernel
肝
kimo liver, innards; courage, spirit, pluck, guts; crux, essential point, key
急所
kyuusho vital part (of the body), tender spot, weak point, vitals; key point, essential point, crux (of a problem), heart (of a matter); male crotch (as a target in fighting)
かんどころ
kandokoro position on the fingerboard (of a shamisen, koto, etc.); vital point, crux
カンどころ
kandokoro position on the fingerboard (of a shamisen, koto, etc.); vital point, crux
勘どころ
kandokoro position on the fingerboard (of a shamisen, koto, etc.); vital point, crux
きも
kimo liver, innards; courage, spirit, pluck, guts; crux, essential point, key
キモ
kimo liver, innards; courage, spirit, pluck, guts; crux, essential point, key
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