English–Japanese

“core” in Japanese

Japanese

Also本質 (honshitsu) · コア (koa)

Pronunciation

Romajikaku

Example

この計画の核は何ですか。ko no kei kaku no kaku wa nan de su ka

What is the core of this plan?

Illustration for 核 (core)

How to say “core” in Japanese

“Core” in Japanese is 核 (kaku).

Refers to the innermost part that gives a whole its central substance, whether the whole is physical or abstract.

Full entry for 核: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 核

この話の核を、簡単に説明してください。ko no hanashi no kaku o kan tan ni setsu mei shi te ku da sa i

Please explain the core of this story simply.

Tips for using 核

  • In Japanese discussions of plans, 核 (kaku) points to the idea that holds the whole discussion together, not merely its most noticeable detail.

Other Japanese words for “core”

話の本質を説明します。hanashi no hon shitsu o setsu mei shi ma su

I explain the core of the story.

この企画のコアとなる部分を説明します。ko no ki kaku no ko a to na ru bu bun o setsu mei shi ma su

I will explain the core of this project.

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