Word details

核心

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

Dictionary

Entry

核心くしんNounFreq #12621
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.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

nucleus, core, kernel

10 strokesFrequency 475JLPT N1Grade 8

On

カク

heart, mind, spirit, heart radical (no. 61)

4 strokesFrequency 157JLPT N3Grade 2

On

シン

Kun

こころ-ごころ

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