衝しょう

noun

important point; key location

Used for a strategically important point, especially on a route or in a plan.

• この交こう差さ点てんは交こう通つうの衝しょうだ。

  This intersection is a key point for traffic.

noun

important role; key responsibility

Refers to a crucial role or responsibility someone holds.

• 彼かれはプロジェクトの衝しょうを担になっている。

  He plays a key role in the project.

noun

opposition (astronomy)

Technical term in astronomy for when two celestial bodies are on opposite sides of the sky.

See also: 合 (ごう)

• 火か星せいが衝しょうの位い置ちにある。

  Mars is at opposition.