1.
center, middle
The middle point or part of something.
部屋の中央に立った。
I stood in the center of the room.
テーブルの中央に花を置いた。
I placed flowers in the center of the table.
広場の中央に噴水がある。
There is a fountain in the center of the plaza.
2.
central (government, authority)
Relating to the main governing body or headquarters, as opposed to local or regional entities.
中央銀行が金利を決める。
The central bank sets interest rates.
中央政府と地方自治体の関係が議論されている。
The relationship between the central government and local governments is being discussed.
この問題は中央と地方の両方で考える必要がある。
This issue needs to be considered by both central and local authorities.
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 中央: Center (formal, often used for institutions, official contexts)
- 真ん中: Center, middle (casual, everyday usage)
- 中心: Core, center, heart (figurative center of importance)
COMMON COMPOUND WORDS:
- 中央政府 (central government)
- 中央線 (Chuo Line - major train line in Tokyo)
- 中央銀行 (central bank)
Related Words
Related:
中心 (core, center)