1.
center, middle
The middle point or part of something.
2.
central (government, authority)
Relating to the main governing body or headquarters, as opposed to local or regional entities.
中央 means the center or middle, often in formal, institutional, or geographic contexts. Combines 中 (middle) + 央 (center).
COMMON COMPOUNDS:
- 中央政府 (central government)
- 中央銀行 (central bank)
- 中央線 (Chuo Line — major Tokyo train line)
- 中央分離帯 (road median)
- 中央集権 (centralization of power)
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中心 (core, center)