1.
emphasis, stress
The act of giving special importance or prominence to something.
安全の重要性を強調する。
To emphasize the importance of safety.
彼はこの点を強調した。
He stressed this point.
あまり強調しすぎないで。
Don't overemphasize it.
強調 means to emphasize or stress a point.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 強調する (to emphasize)
- 〜を強調する (to stress ~)
- 強調されている (is being emphasized)
USAGE:
- In speech: putting emphasis on certain points
- In writing: using bold, italics, etc.
- In design: making elements stand out
HOMOPHONE:
- 協調 (cooperation, harmony) - different meaning
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 力説: insistence, emphasis (in argument)
- 主張: assertion, claim