Translation guide
The central or most important part of something, or the hard inner part of a fruit. This guide covers natural Japanese expressions for these meanings.
Referring to the essential, central, or most fundamental part of something abstract or concrete.
The core, heart, or essence of a matter, issue, or argument. Often used in formal or analytical contexts.
Get to the core of the problem.
That is the core of his argument.
Center, core, heart. Used for both physical centers and the most important part of something. Very common and versatile.
The core of this plan is environmental protection.
He is the core player of the team.
Core, nucleus, kernel. Often used for the central part of an organization, system, or group. Slightly formal.
They form the core of the company.
Essence, true nature, core. Emphasizes the fundamental quality of something, often abstract.
Discern the core of the issue.
Quintessence, true spirit, core. Used for the deepest essence, often in cultural or artistic contexts. Somewhat literary.
Learn the core of the tea ceremony.
The tough central part of an apple, pear, etc., containing seeds.
The core of a fruit, like an apple core. Also used for pencil lead, wick, etc.
Remove the apple core.
You can't eat the core of a pear.
Referring to the body's core muscles or physical center of gravity.
Technical term for the central part of a reactor or a processor core.
核心 (kakushin) is the core of an issue or argument, often abstract. 中心 (chūshin) is the physical or metaphorical center, very common. 中核 (chūkaku) is the core of an organization or system, slightly formal.
Touch the core of the discussion.
A park at the core of the city.
Play an active role as a core member.
Strengthen your abs with core training.
This CPU has 8 cores.