JLPT N3 Grammar
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centering on / focused on
Category: Relationships and Topics
The grammar pattern "名詞 + を中心に" is used to indicate that a particular thing is the most important or central part of an activity or area. It emphasizes the focus or main point of something. This pattern is often used to highlight the key aspect of a situation, event, or topic. For example, in the sentence "このドラマは若い女性を中心に人気がある", the focus is on the young woman being the central character of the drama, making her the main reason for its popularity. This pattern can also be used to describe abstract concepts, such as "地球は太陽を中心に回っている", where the focus is on the sun being the central point of the Earth's orbit.
| Form | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Noun | 名詞 + を中心に | このドラマは若い女性を中心に人気がある。 |
| Noun | 名詞 + を中心として | 駅前の再開発を中心として、町の様子が変わった。 |
このドラマは若い女性を中心に人気がある。
Kono dorama wa wakai josei o chūshin ni ninki ga aru.
This drama is focused on a young woman and is very popular.
このドラマは若い女性を中心に人気がある。 (This drama is focused on a young woman and is very popular.)
地球は太陽を中心に回っている。
Chikyū wa taiyō o chūshin ni mawatte iru.
The Earth revolves around the sun.
地球は太陽を中心に回っている。 (The Earth revolves around the sun.)
駅前の再開発を中心として、町の様子が変わった。
Eki no mae no saika toshite, machi no yōso ga kawatta.
The town's appearance changed with the redevelopment of the area in front of the station.
駅前の再開発を中心として、町の様子が変わった。 (The town's appearance changed with the redevelopment of the area in front of the station.)
この会社は新しい商品を中心に成長している。
Kono kaisha wa atarashii shohin o chūshin ni seichō shite iru.
This company is growing with a focus on new products.
この会社は新しい商品を中心に成長している。 (This company is growing with a focus on new products.)
This pattern is used to emphasize the central or main point of something. It can be used in a variety of contexts, including descriptions of events, situations, and abstract concepts. The pattern is often used in formal or written language, but it can also be used in informal conversation. It is worth noting that this pattern is different from "〜をはじめ" (representative example), which is used to indicate that something is a representative example of a larger category.
This mistake can lead to a change in the meaning of the sentence. Using に instead of を can imply a physical location or a direction, rather than a focus or central point.
This mistake can lead to a change in the meaning of the sentence. Confusing physical location with abstract focus can result in a sentence that implies a different meaning than intended.
This mistake can lead to a change in the meaning of the sentence. Using a verb instead of a noun can result in a sentence that implies a different meaning than intended.
When using this pattern on the JLPT exam, make sure to pay attention to the context and the meaning of the sentence. The pattern can be used in a variety of contexts, so be sure to read the sentence carefully and understand the focus or main point being emphasized.
このドラマは若い女性______人気がある。
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