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肝要

Reading

Kana: かんよう
Romaji: kan'you
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

essential; vital; crucial; importance

Kanji

Readings: カン、 きも
Meanings: liver, pluck, nerve, chutzpah
Readings: ヨウ、 い.る、 かなめ
Meanings: need, main point, essence, pivot, key to

Example Sentences

危機(きき)のさいにも冷静(れいせい)さを(うしな)わず、狂気(きょうき)(はし)るのを()けることが肝要(かんよう)である。
➥It is essential to keep calm in a time of crisis and avoid going haywire.
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乾燥(かんそう)した空気(くうき)のせいで(いた)んだノドや(はな)粘膜(ねんまく)は、風邪(かぜ)のウイルスが(はい)()みやすくなってしまいます。暖房(だんぼう)器具(きぐ)(さむ)対策(たいさく)加湿器(かしつき)乾燥(かんそう)対策(たいさく)をしっかり(おこ)なうことが肝要(かんよう)です。
➥Throat and nose membranes hurt by dry air allow cold viruses to enter more easily. It is important to carry out sensible counter plans against the cold with heaters and against the dryness with humidifiers.
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