Meaning

Primary

Axis

Alternatives

Pivot, Central Part

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The hinge axis of something is the axis or pivot where things hinge.

枢軸 is generally used figuratively to describe the central part of something important, or the center of power.

Reading

すうじく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

枢軸国は第二次世界大戦中、連合国と戦いました。

The Axis powers fought against the Allies during World War II.

あの国は悪の枢軸と見なされているが、果たしてそれは本当に正しいのだろうか。

That country is considered the axis of evil, but is it really true?

日本の政治経済の枢軸をなす都市はもちろん東京だ。

The city that serves as the axis of Japan's political and economic activities is, of course, Tokyo.

先日参加したパーティーで、経財界の枢軸に位置する要人と名刺交換をしました。

At a party I attended the other day, I exchanged business cards with a key figure in the business and financial world.

Kanji Composition