Vocabulary

What does 強調 (きょうちょう, kyouchou) mean?

強調 (きょうちょう, kyouchou) means emphasis.

Quick facts
Readingきょうちょう
Romajikyouchou
Part of speechnoun, suru verb, transitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
きょうちょう
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonkyouchou

emphasis

  1. 1noun · suru verb · transitive emphasis; stress; highlighting
  2. 2noun · suru verb · transitive accentuating (a feature or certain part); accenting
  3. 3noun strong tone (of the market); firm tone

Example sentences

  • He stressed that point over and over.

  • The teacher emphasized the importance of safety.

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