中 枢(ちゅうすう)

ちゅうすう

noun

center, hub, nerve center

formalwrittenabstract

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)の中枢(ちゅうすう)を担(にな)う。

To play a central role in politics.

中枢(ちゅうすう)神経(しんけい)が体(からだ)を制御(せいぎょ)する。

The central nervous system controls the body.

彼女(かのじょ)は長年(ながねん)政権(せいけん)の中枢(ちゅうすう)にいて、多(おお)くの政策(せいさく)に関(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.

Forms

中(ちゅう) (center) + 枢(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)の中枢(ちゅうすう): center of power
政治(せいじ)の中枢(ちゅうすう): political nerve center
中枢(ちゅうすう)を担(にな)う: to serve at the center

Related Words

Related: 中核(ちゅうかく)

Compare: 中心(ちゅうしん) (center)

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Added 2026.2.16 10:06 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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