Translation guide
The core or middle section of something, physically or abstractly.
The middle part of a physical object, area, or space.
The central part or district of a city, region, or physical object. Common in both spoken and written Japanese.
The most important or fundamental part of something abstract, like an idea, story, or problem.
The central portion of a book, movie, speech, etc.
東京の中心部はとてもにぎやかです。
The central part of Tokyo is very lively.
The middle or central section of something, often used for geographical areas or symmetrical objects.
日本の中央部には山が多い。
There are many mountains in the central part of Japan.
The very middle or center of something, often used in casual conversation for physical locations.
テーブルの真ん中に花瓶を置いてください。
Please put the vase in the center of the table.
The core, heart, or essence of a matter. Used for abstract concepts like issues, arguments, or stories.
問題の核心に触れていない。
You're not touching the central part of the problem.
The true nature or essence of something. Slightly more formal and philosophical than 核心.
この議論の本質は何ですか？
What is the central part of this argument?
Can also mean the central point or focus of an abstract concept, like a topic or activity.
彼の話の中心は環境問題だった。
The central part of his talk was environmental issues.
The middle part or stage of a game, story, or event. Commonly used in sports, games, and narratives.
映画の中盤で大きな展開があった。
There was a big twist in the central part of the movie.
The middle section or intermediate part of something, often used for texts, processes, or physical objects.
レポートの中間部をもう少し詳しく書いてください。
Please write the central part of the report in a bit more detail.