Meaning

Primary

Center

Alternatives

Central, Centre

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

The middle of the central... that is really, really in the center if you ask me (and is very central as well). This is one of those "overdid it on the meaning" words.

Reading

ちゅうおう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 中央に立つ

    to stand in the center

    中央におく

    to place in the center

    中央にある

    to be in the center

Context Sentences

左がマミ、中央がジェニー、右がマイケルです。

Mami is on the left, Jenny is in the center, and on the right is Michael.

ステージの中央に立たないで下さい。

Don't stand at the center of the stage.

テーブルの中央にカードをおいた。

I put a card in the center of the table.

Kanji Composition