English–Japanese

“focus” in Japanese

Japanese

Also集中 (shūchū) · 着目 (chakumoku) · ピント (pinto)

Pronunciation

Romajishōten

Example

今回の話し合いの焦点は環境問題です。kon kai no hana shi a i no shō ten wa kan kyō mon dai de su

The focus of today's discussion is environmental issues.

Illustration for 焦点 (focus)

How to say “focus” in Japanese

“Focus” in Japanese is 焦点 (shōten).

Refers to the point in a subject or discussion where the most attention is concentrated.

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

Example sentences with 焦点

質問が多すぎると、議論の焦点がぼやけます。shitsu mon ga ō su gi ru to gi ron no shō ten ga bo ya ke ma su

When there are too many questions, the focus of the discussion becomes unclear.

Tips for using 焦点

  • The noun 焦点 (shōten) is used for a central issue, whereas English focus also commonly describes concentrated mental attention or a camera setting.

Other Japanese words for “focus”

授業中は集中します。ju gyō chū wa shū chū shi ma su

I focus during class.

この研究では子どもの変化に着目します。ko no ken kyū de wa ko do mo no hen ka ni chaku moku shi ma su

This study focuses on changes in children.

写真のピントが合っています。sha shin no pi n to ga a tte i ma su

The photo is in focus.

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