Word details

急所

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 急所.

Dictionary

Entry

急所ゅうしょNounFreq #9576
1

vital part (of the body); tender spot; weak point; vitals

Examples
急所を除くすべての攻撃を認める。
I'm allowing all attacks except on vital organs.
2

key point; essential point; crux (of a problem); heart (of a matter)

3

Colloquial

male crotch (as a target in fighting)

4

Go (game)

vital point; critical place to make a move

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

hurry, emergency, sudden, steep

9 strokesFrequency 309JLPT N3Grade 3

On

キュウ

Kun

いそ.ぐいそ.ぎせ.く

place, extent

8 strokesFrequency 221JLPT N3Grade 3

On

ショ

Kun

ところ-ところどころとこ

Nanori

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