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集中 (noun, verb)

The action of focusing one's attention or mental effort on a particular object or activity; also refers to a high density of something in one area.

💬 Example

"テストの前なので、勉強に集中している。"

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine a SHOE (shū) CHEW-ing (chū) on a piece of gum. It takes a lot of FOCUS for a shoe to chew gum!

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
専念 没頭 凝縮 集約 一極集中
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using the particle を (wo) instead of に (ni) before 集中する.

Translating 'lost concentration' directly as 集中を失う instead of the natural 集中力が切れる.

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