Translation guide
How to express what someone is paying attention to, concentrating on, or is the center of their interest in Japanese.
The person or thing that someone is most interested in or paying attention to.
The specific thing a person is concentrating their mental effort on.
Literally 'object of concentration'. Used in contexts of mental focus, study, or work.
彼の集中の対象は試験勉強だ。
The focus of his concentration is studying for the exam.
The central subject of a discussion, presentation, or work.
Literally 'target of attention'. A common and natural way to say someone or something is the focus of attention.
彼女はパーティーで注目の的だった。
She was the center of attention at the party.
Literally 'target of interest'. Used when something is the focus of people's interest or curiosity.
その新製品は消費者の関心の的となっている。
The new product has become the focus of consumer interest.
Literally 'to gather gazes'. Used when someone or something attracts visual attention.
彼女のドレスはみんなの視線を集めた。
Her dress drew everyone's attention.
Literally 'thing one is concerned about'. More about emotional or mental preoccupation.
今、彼女の気にかけていることは子供の健康だ。
Right now, the focus of her attention is her child's health.
Means 'focal point'. Commonly used for the main topic or issue.
議論の焦点は環境問題だ。
The focus of the discussion is environmental issues.
Means 'center'. Can be used for the core subject or theme.
彼の研究の中心は人工知能です。
The focus of his research is artificial intelligence.