English–Japanese
“main” in Japanese
How to say “main” in Japanese
“Main” in Japanese is 主要 (shuyō).
It identifies the part that carries the greatest importance or central role in a larger whole.
Example sentences with 主要
この計画では、教育が主要な役割を果たします。ko no kei kaku de wa kyō iku ga shu yō na yaku wari o ha ta shi ma su
In this plan, education plays a major role.
Tips for using 主要
- 主要な (shuyōna) often sounds more formal than 主な (omona, "main"), so it appears frequently in news reports, explanations, and official writing.
Other Japanese words for “main”
今日のおもな料理はカレーです。kyō no o mo na ryō ri wa ka rē de su
Today's main dish is curry.
この店のメインは魚です。ko no mise no me i n wa sakana de su
The main dish at this restaurant is fish.