“Key point” in Japanese
Short answer
Key point in Japanese is “キーポイント” (kiipointo). Full meaning: key point, the key.
Other ways to say “Key point” in Japanese
ポイント
pointo point (of a story, argument, etc.), key point, important part; point, site, spot; point (in scoring)
利き所
kikidokoro effective spot (e.g. in acupuncture), pressure point; key point (e.g. of a problem), important point
要衝
youshou important point, strategic position, key point
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)
味噌
miso miso; innards (from crabs, shrimps, etc.) resembling miso; key (main) point, good part (of something)
利所
kikidokoro effective spot (e.g. in acupuncture), pressure point; key point (e.g. of a problem), important point
みそ
miso miso; innards (from crabs, shrimps, etc.) resembling miso; key (main) point, good part (of something)
ミソ
miso miso; innards (from crabs, shrimps, etc.) resembling miso; key (main) point, good part (of something)
軸
jiku axis, shaft, axle; center, centre, focal point, key point; stalk, stem
利きどころ
kikidokoro effective spot (e.g. in acupuncture), pressure point; key point (e.g. of a problem), important point
味そ
miso miso; innards (from crabs, shrimps, etc.) resembling miso; key (main) point, good part (of something)
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