
KANJI
枢
pivot
hinge, axis, center, vital point
Kun'yomi
くるる
On'yomi
すう
Example sentences
その問題は、交渉の枢軸となるだろう。
That issue will likely become the pivot of the negotiations.
彼は会社の将来にとって枢要な人物だ。
He is a pivotal person for the company's future.
都市開発計画において、交通網の整備は枢軸的な要素だ。
In urban development plans, the improvement of the transportation network is a pivotal element.
Practice exercises
1
枢
Answer
すうくるる
2
中枢
center; core; hub; pivot
Answer
ちゅうすう
3
枢
Answer
pivothingevital pointcenter
4
枢軸
axis; pivot; central figure; (historical) Axis powers
Answer
すうじく
5
枢要
pivotal; crucial; essential
Answer
すうよう
6
枢機
pivot; vital point; important secret
Answer
すうき