N3
しゅうちゅう (shūchū)
集中
concentration; focus; centralization
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to concentrating or focusing one's mind, resources, or power on a single point. Can be used with する as a verb (集中する). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Focus! Keep your concentration strictly on the blackboard and my explanation! No looking out the window! ...D-Did you honestly think I didn't notice you staring at my hair parting?!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『し、集中しなさい！あんたのその散漫な意識を、今すぐ私の解説（授業）に集中させなさい！よそ見は一切許さないんだからね！』
📝 Example Sentences
雑音を遮断して、勉強に集中しました。
I blocked out the noise and focused on my studies.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "集中"!
試験の直前は、最も高い_______力が必要です。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 意識を極限までフォーカスする精神力を指す「集中（力）」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『集中力を切らしちゃダメ！私が隣で見張っててあげるから、絶対合格しなさい！』
English: Since it refers to mental strength focusing consciousness to the limit, 'concentration (power)' (shūchū) is correct. Haruka: 'Don't lose your focus! I'll watch you next to you, so pass without fail!'
English: Since it refers to mental strength focusing consciousness to the limit, 'concentration (power)' (shūchū) is correct. Haruka: 'Don't lose your focus! I'll watch you next to you, so pass without fail!'
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