Vocabulary

What does 急所 (きゅうしょ, kyuusho) mean?

急所 (きゅうしょ, kyuusho) means vital part (of the body); tender spot; weak point.

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Readingきゅうしょ
Romajikyuusho
Part of speechnoun
きゅうしょ
kyuusho

vital part (of the body); tender spot; weak point

  1. 1noun vital part (of the body); tender spot; weak point
  2. 2noun key point; essential point; crux (of a problem)
  3. 3noun male crotch (as a target in fighting)
  4. 4noun vital point; critical place to make a move

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