Japanese word

センター

Pronunciation

Romajisentā

Meaning

  • nouncenter

Example

このセンターは今日開いています。ko no se n tā wa kyō hira i te i ma su

This center is open today.

Illustration for センター (center)

More examples

駅の近くのセンターで日本語を勉強しています。eki no chika ku no se n tā de nihon go o ben kyō shi te i ma su

I am studying Japanese at a center near the station.

Core concept

Describes a place organized around one main purpose, such as providing services or activities.

Common phrases

  • センターに行くse n tā ni i ku

    go to the center

  • センターで働くse n tā de hatara ku

    work at the center

  • センターを利用するse n tā o ri yō su ru

    use the center

Similar words

施設shisetsu: A place or building provided for a particular service, activity, or purpose.
会館kaikan: A building used for meetings, events, or activities.
拠点kyoten: A place used as a base for activities or operations.

Definition in Japanese

ある目的に関するサービスや活動を行うために設けられた施設。a ru moku teki ni kan su ru sā bi su ya katsu dō o okona u ta me ni mō ke ra re ta shi setsu

Word origin

The Japanese word センター (sentā) comes from English center, ultimately from Latin centrum, "middle point".

Usage tips

  • A センター (sentā) in Japanese can be a public facility, so sentences about whether it is open are common in daily conversation.

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