Japanese Conversation · Level 62
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Japanese word
重点
Pronunciation
Romajijūten
Meaning
- nounemphasis
Example
この授業は会話に重点を置きます。ko no ju gyō wa kai wa ni jū ten o o ki ma su
This class puts emphasis on conversation.
More examples
企業は地域との交流に重点を置いています。ki gyō wa chi iki to no kō ryū ni jū ten o o i te i ma su
The company places emphasis on interaction with the local community.
Core concept
Centers attention and effort on a particular part of a matter because it carries the greatest importance.
Common phrases
重点を置くjū ten o o ku
place emphasis on
Similar words
重視jūshi: The act of treating a matter as especially important when making decisions or plans.
焦点shōten: The specific part or issue that attention is directed toward.
優先yūsen: The status of being placed ahead of other matters in order of attention or action.
Definition in Japanese
いくつかある事柄のうち、特に重要なものとして力を入れる部分。i ku tsu ka a ru koto gara no u chi toku ni jū yō na mo no to shi te chikara o i re ru bu bun
Word origin
重点 (jūten, "priority") consists of 重 (jū, "heavy") and 点 (ten, "point"), combining the ideas of weight and a specific point.
Usage tips
- English emphasis can refer to vocal stress, but 重点 (jūten) usually points to the subject or goal given priority in a lesson, plan, or organization.
Other meanings
- prioritynoun
- key pointnoun
Opposites
- 軽視keishidisregardnoun
Related words
- 重点的jūtentekifocusedna-adjective
- 重点化jūtenkaprioritizationnoun