Translation and Meaning of: 焦点 - shouten
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 焦点 (shouten) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: shouten
Kana: しょうてん
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n2
Translation / Meaning: focus; point
Meaning in English: focus;point
Definition: concentrate the attention. the central part of things.
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
Explanation and Etymology - (焦点) shouten
The Japanese word 焦点 (しょうてん, shōten) is composed of characters 焦 (しょう, shō), which means "burn" or "toast", and 点 (てん, ten), which means "point" or "mark". Together they form the meaning of "focus point" or "point of interest". The word is commonly used in photography, cinema and other areas where it is necessary to direct attention to a specific object. It can also be used in a figurative sense to refer to a matter or issue that is the center of attention or discussions. The etymology of the word dates back to the Edo period (1603-1868), when it was created from the combination of characters 焦 and 点. It is believed that the word was originally used in reference to the technique of burning specific points on wooden objects to create a decorative effect. Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to include the concept of focus and attention.How to Write in Japanese - (焦点) shouten
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (焦点) shouten:
How do you say focus; point In japanese?
There are different ways of expressing the idea of "focus; point" in the Japanese language.
A way of saying "focus; point" é "(焦点) shouten".
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
中心点; 注目点; フォーカス; 焦点点; 焦点距離
Words related to: 焦点
See also other related words from our dictionary:
Kana: ぶつぎ
Romaji: butsugi
Significado:
Public discussion (criticism)
Kana: きょうちょう
Romaji: kyouchou
Significado:
emphasis; stress; stressed point
Words with the same pronunciation: しょうてん shouten
Example Sentences - (焦点) shouten
Below are some example sentences:
この写真の焦点は何ですか？
Kono shashin no shōten wa nan desu ka?
What is the focus of this photo?
- この - demonstrative pronoun meaning "this" or "this one"
- 写真 - noun meaning "photograph" or "image"
- の - particle that indicates possession or relationship between two words
- 焦点 - noun meaning "focal point" or "focus"
- は - particle indicating the theme or subject of the sentence
- 何 - interrogative pronoun meaning "what"
- です - verb ser/estar in the present
- か - particle that indicates a question
Other words of the same type: noun
See other words from our dictionary that are also: noun
