How to Say ‘Mainly’ in Japanese
中心に
chuushin ni
[choo-shin nee]
💬 Usage Tip: [中心に] means “with focus on” or “mainly.” It is a very useful phrase for specifying priorities.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Japanese service often values clear but polite instructions, so this phrase is especially practical.
Phrase Breakdown
中心
chuushin
[choo-shin]
center; main focus
Means center or main point. In this context, the main area to focus on.
首を中心にお願いします。
Please focus mainly on my neck.
に
ni
[nee]
on; in; as
A particle used here with 中心 to mean with a focus on or mainly on.
肩を中心にお願いします。
Please focus mainly on my shoulders.
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