枢要 (すうよう, suuyou) Japanese meaning: important | Kotomoraて
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He holds a key position within the party.
This port is a pivotal hub for international trade.
枢要
Usage96%
Standard kanji spelling for this formal term.
Etymology
Compound of 枢 (pivot, hinge) and 要 (essential point, necessity). The combination conveys the idea of a central, indispensable element.