How to say 'Crucial' in Japanese | 肝心

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The Japanese word for Crucial is 'Kanjin', written as 肝心 in Japanese.'Crucial' in hiragana is かんじん.

word

肝心

Meaning

Crucial

Reading

かんじん

kanjin

Kanji

肝Liver 心Heart

Explanation

The Japanese adjectival noun '肝心 (かんじん)' means 'crucial' or 'essential'. It is used to describe something that is of utmost importance or critical to a situation. This word often emphasizes the significance of a particular element or action. For example: The most crucial part is to stay calm「肝心なのは落ち着くことだ」(かんじんなのはおちつくことだ). It's crucial to follow the instructions「肝心なのは指示に従うことだ」(かんじんなのはしじにしたがうことだ). The word can also be used in contexts where something is vital or indispensable, such as in planning or decision-making processes.

Part Of Speech

adjectival noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

5721

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 肝心

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

肝

Meaning

Liver

kanji

心

Meaning

Heart

Words Related to 肝心 Through the Kanji 肝

This Word contains the Kanji 肝 as well.

word

肝

Meaning

Liver

Words Related to 肝心 Through the Kanji 心

These 22 Words contain the Kanji 心 as well.

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心

Meaning

Heart, Mind

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中心

Meaning

Center

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安心

Meaning

Relief

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心配

Meaning

Worry

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関心

Meaning

Interest

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心理

Meaning

Psychology

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決心

Meaning

Decision, Resolution

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心強い

Meaning

Reassuring

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初心

Meaning

Beginner

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感心

Meaning

Admiration

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心臓

Meaning

Heart

word

熱心

Meaning

Enthusiastic

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好奇心

Meaning

Curiosity

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心細い

Meaning

Lonely

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苦心

Meaning

Struggle, Effort

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用心

Meaning

Caution

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都心

Meaning

City center

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心掛ける

Meaning

Endeavor

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心身

Meaning

Mind body

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真心

Meaning

Sincerity

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無関心

Meaning

Indifferent

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内心

Meaning

Innermost

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