Japanese

ちゅうおう
Meaning: center; middle; central
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

中
央

Example sentences

The park is located in the center of the town.
町の中央に古い塔が立っている。
An old tower stands in the center of the town.
公園の中央には、有名な詩人の石像が立っている。
In the center of the park, there is a stone statue of a famous poet.
中央アジアの広大な草原では、今も遊牧民族が伝統的な暮らしを続けている。
In the vast grasslands of Central Asia, nomadic people still continue their traditional way of life.
天山山脈は中央アジアの大きな山脈だ
The Tianshan Mountains are a large mountain range in Central Asia.
博物館の中央には、光輝燦然たる黄金の王冠が展示されていた。
In the center of the museum, a brilliantly shining golden crown was on display.
二本の線が画面の中央で交差している。
Two lines intersect at the center of the screen.

Usage Notes

Refers to the geometric center or the most important part of an organization or government.

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