Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 要衝(ようしょう) in Japanese

要衝
Kana Reading
ようしょう
Romaji
yōshō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    important point; strategic position; key point


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

15 strokes

collide, brunt, highway, opposition (astronomy), thrust, pierce, stab, prick

On'Yomi: ショウ

Kun'Yomi: つ.く

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JLPT 3

9 strokes

need, main point, essence, pivot, key to

On'Yomi: ヨウ

Kun'Yomi: い.る, かなめ

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