It is essential to learn Japanese vocabulary when studying the language. In addition to words borrowed from other languages, Japanese vocabulary is vast and diverse. Learning essential words and phrases, as well as specialized terminology and idiomatic expressions, is essential for effective communication in Japanese.
Japanese Vocabulary: 中
Meaning： inside, center
中 (chuu, naka) is a kanji character that means “inside” or “center.”
It is often used in combination with other characters to form words such as 中心 (chuu-shin, center) or 中央 (chuu-ou, center).
It is also one of the kanji characters that is commonly tested on the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) at the N5 level.
Here are ten sentences using the kanji character 中 (chuu, naka):
- 私たちは中央駅からバスで市内中心部へ行きました。 We went to the city center from the central station by bus.
- 彼女は中学校の校長をしています。She is the principal of a junior high school.
- この新聞は国内のニュースが中心です。This newspaper focuses on domestic news.
- このビルの中は、オフィスやレストランがたくさんあります。
Inside this building, there are many offices and restaurants.
- 彼は中国出身です。He is from China.
- 私たちは中間テストの結果を見て、どのように改善するか話し合いました。 We looked at the results of the mid-term test and discussed how to improve.
- 彼女は、中国料理の店でアルバイトをしています。 She works part-time at a Chinese restaurant.
- 私たちは、中華街でお土産を買いました。
We bought souvenirs in Chinatown.
- この部屋の中心にはテーブルがあります。
In the center of this room, there is a table.
- 彼女は中国語を話すことができます。
She can speak Chinese.