“Pivot” in Japanese
Short answer
Pivot in Japanese is “要” (kaname). Full meaning: pivot; vital point, cornerstone, keystone; Japanese photinia.
Other ways to say “Pivot” in Japanese
ピボット
pibotto pivot
蟹の目
kaninome pivot (of a folding fan)
中軸
chuujiku axis, pivot, central figure, key man
枢軸
suujiku axle, pivot; center (of power, activity), central point; the Axis (WWII alliance)
中枢
chuusuu centre, center, pivot, mainstay, nucleus, hub, backbone, central figure, pillar, key person; central nervous system
主軸
shujiku main spindle, main shaft; linchpin, pivot; principal axis, main axis
枘
hozo tenon, cog, dovetail, pivot
中心
chuushin center, centre, middle, heart, core, focus, pivot, emphasis, balance; -centered, -centred, -focused, -oriented, centered on, focused on
中樞
chuusuu centre, center, pivot, mainstay, nucleus, hub, backbone, central figure, pillar, key person; central nervous system
ちゅうしん
chuushin center, centre, middle, heart, core, focus, pivot, emphasis, balance; -centered, -centred, -focused, -oriented, centered on, focused on
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