Physical or mathematical axis, shaft, or axle. Also used as a suffix for the axis of something.
The Earth rotates around its axis.
この機械の軸が曲がってしまった。
The shaft of this machine has bent.
center; focal point; key point
Figurative use: the central or most important element of something.
彼女はチームの軸として活躍している。
She is playing a central role as the key figure of the team.
この議論の軸は何ですか？
What is the focal point of this discussion?
Botanical use: the stem or stalk of a plant.
花の軸が折れてしまった。
The stem of the flower broke.
Refers to the roller rod of a hanging scroll, or by extension the scroll itself. Often used in the context of 掛け物 (かけもの).
See also: 掛け物 (かけもの)
床の間に掛け軸が飾ってある。
A hanging scroll is displayed in the alcove.
This project is centered around environmental protection.
His opinion became the focal point of the discussion.
The earth rotates around its own axis.
axis; axle; plan; contrivance
hanging scroll
bearing; shaft bearing; axle bearing; plummer block; pillow block
earth's axis
axle
axis; pivot; central figure; key person
uniaxial; single-axis
coordinate axis
axle; pivot · center; central point; hub · the Axis (WWII)
triaxial; three-axis
biaxial; two-axis
axial; body axis
optical axis (of a lens, spherical mirror, etc.) · optic axis (of a crystal)
the eight volumes of the Lotus Sutra
driving axle
adaxial; ventral
celestial axis
scroll roller; center rod of a scroll