中子 (なかご) Japanese meaning | KotomoraFreq.FrequencyTop 100,000 Meanings
1
noun
core; center
Refers to the central part or core of something, often in physical or metaphorical contexts. Less common than 芯 (しん) in everyday use.
2
noun
tang (of a sword, etc.)
Technical term for the part of a blade that extends into the handle. Used in swordsmithing and tool-making.
The tang of the sword is inscribed with a signature.
3
noun
middle of a nest of boxes
Refers to the middle container in a set of nested boxes (入れ子). Rare standalone; mostly encountered in traditional craft contexts.
See also: 入れ子
子child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM Similar words
- 芯
Common word for core, center, or wick. 中子 is less frequent and often more physical or technical.
- 中心
Standard word for center or middle. 中子 is a rarer synonym with the same kanji but different reading.
Etymology
Compound of 中 (なか, 'inside') and 子 (こ, 'small thing'). The reading なかご is a kun'yomi compound. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.
