Japanese symbol for “core”
中心
ちゅうしん
Romaji: chuushin
center; centre; middle; heart
In Japanese, core is 中心, read ちゅうしん (chuushin).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- adj-no, n center; centre; middle; heart; core; focus
- suf -centered; -centred; -focused; -oriented; centered on; focused on
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “core”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 核心 | かくしん kakushin | core; heart (of the matter); point |
| 主体 | しゅたい shutai | main constituent; core; nucleus |
| 中核 | ちゅうかく chuukaku | kernel; core; nucleus |
| 核 | かく kaku | core (of an organization, team, etc.); nucleus; heart |
| コア | コア koa | core |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 途中 | とちゅう tochuu | on the way; en route |
| 中央 | ちゅうおう chuuou | centre; center; middle |
| 集中 | しゅうちゅう shuuchuu | concentration (on a task); focusing one's attention |
| 中止 | ちゅうし chuushi | interruption; discontinuance; suspension |
| 中身 | なかみ nakami | contents; interior; filling |
| 心配 | しんぱい shinpai | worry; concern; anxiety |
| 安心 | あんしん anshin | peace of mind; relief; (sense of) security |
| 関心 | かんしん kanshin | concern; interest |
See also: Chinese symbol for “core”.
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