核心
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 核心
1
core; heart (of the matter); point; crux; kernel
Examples
これがその問題の核心である。
This is the core of the problem.
Kanji in this Word
核
10 strokes
Frequency: 475
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
nucleus
core
kernel
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カク
心
4 strokes
Frequency: 157
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
heart
mind
spirit
heart radical (no. 61)
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
こころ
-ごころ
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