Meaning

Primary

Emphasis

Alternatives

Highlight, Stress

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

If you use a strong tone on certain words, then you are putting emphasis on whatever it is you're talking about. It's the stress you put on things that are important because your tone gets stronger on those words or syllables.

Reading

きょうちょう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • プロセスの強調

    emphasis on process

    文字の強調

    emphasizing text

    目の強調

    emphasis on the eyes

Context Sentences

先生は、重要なポイントを強調しました。

The teacher emphasized important points.

工事の時は、何よりも安全が重要だという事を強調したい。

I want to emphasize that safety is the most important thing during construction.

自分の考えを強調するために、何度も同じことを言いました。

I said the same thing many times to emphasize my thoughts.

二十年前のバービー人形は、まだボディラインを強調するものが多かった気がします。

I feel like Barbie dolls twenty years ago were still emphasizing body lines.

Kanji Composition