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急所

Reading

Kana: きゅうしょ
Romaji: kyūsho
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

vitals; tender spot

2

key (of a problem); crux; essential point; secret

3

male crotch (as a target in fighting)

Note: colloquialism
See also: 金的

Kanji

Readings: キュウ、 いそ.ぐ、 いそ.ぎ
Meanings: hurry, emergency, sudden, steep
Readings: ショ、 ところ、 -ところ、 どころ、 とこ
Meaning: place

Example Sentences

うぬぼれは(ひと)一番(いちばん)急所(きゅうしょ)だ。
➥A man's vanity is his tenderest spot.
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(かれ)言葉(ことば)はズバリ急所(きゅうしょ)(いあ)()てた。
➥His remark hit home.
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急所(きゅうしょ)(のぞ)くすべての攻撃(こうげき)(みと)める。
➥I'm allowing all attacks except on vital organs.
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