(ちゅうすう)

ちゅうすう
noun
center, hub, nerve center
1. center, hub, nerve center, central authority
The central controlling part of an organization, system, or body. The place where key decisions are made or key functions are controlled.
政治(せいじ)中枢(ちゅうすう)(にな)う。
To play a central role in politics.
中枢(ちゅうすう)神経(しんけい)(からだ)制御(せいぎょ)する。
The central nervous system controls the body.
彼女(かのじょ)長年(ながねん)政権(せいけん)中枢(ちゅうすう)にいて、(おお)くの政策(せいさく)(かか)わってきた。
She has been at the center of government for many years and has been involved in many policies.

WORD FORMATION:
(ちゅう) (center) + (すう) (pivot, hub)

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 中枢(ちゅうすう): nerve center, central command (emphasis on control/decision-making)
  • 中核(ちゅうかく): core, nucleus (emphasis on essential element)
  • 中心(ちゅうしん): center (general, most common)

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 中枢(ちゅうすう)神経(しんけい): central nervous system
  • 権力(けんりょく)中枢(ちゅうすう): center of power
  • 政治(せいじ)中枢(ちゅうすう): political nerve center
  • 中枢(ちゅうすう)(にな)う: to serve at the center

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