(ちゅうかく)

ちゅうかく
noun
nucleus, core, central pillar
1. nucleus, core, central pillar
The most important central element of an organization, plan, or group. The driving force or essential component.
チームの中核(ちゅうかく)(にな)う。
To serve as the core of the team.
(かれ)組織(そしき)中核(ちゅうかく)メンバーだ。
He is a core member of the organization.
この技術(ぎじゅつ)事業(じぎょう)中核(ちゅうかく)となり、会社(かいしゃ)成長(せいちょう)(ささ)えている。
This technology serves as the core of the business and supports the company's growth.

WORD FORMATION:
(ちゅう) (center) + (かく) (nucleus, core)

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 中核(ちゅうかく): core, nucleus (organizational/strategic)
  • 中枢(ちゅうすう): center, nerve center (control/command)
  • 核心(かくしん): crux, heart of the matter (of an issue or problem)

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 中核(ちゅうかく)(にな)う: to serve as the core
  • 中核(ちゅうかく)事業(じぎょう): core business
  • 中核(ちゅうかく)メンバー: core member
  • 中核(ちゅうかく)都市(とし): core city

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