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focus in Japanese

focus in Japanese is ピント, 集中, 焦点 — focus means the main center of attention, activity, or interest.

focus in Japanese

ピント
noun
Pronounced: pinto
(uncountable, photography, cinematography) The quality of the convergence of light on the photographic medium.
集中
noun
Pronounced: shuuchuu
(uncountable) Concentration of attention.
焦点
noun
Pronounced: shōten
絞る
verb
Pronounced: shiboru
(transitive) To cause (rays of light, etc) to converge at a single point.
ピントを合わせる
verb
Pronounced: pintooawaseru
(transitive, optics) To adjust (a lens, an optical instrument) in order to position an image with respect to the focal plane.
verb
Pronounced: ni
(intransitive, followed by on or upon) To concentrate one's attention on something; to have as one's central point of interest, concern, etc.
集中
verb
Pronounced: shuuchuu
(intransitive, followed by on or upon) To concentrate one's attention on something; to have as one's central point of interest, concern, etc.

What does "focus" mean?

  1. noun The main center of attention, activity, or interest.
    "The focus of the meeting was next year's budget."
  2. noun The point at which light rays or an image converge to appear sharp, especially in photography or optics.
    "The photo was slightly out of focus."
  3. verb To direct one's attention or effort toward something specific.
    "She tried to focus on her homework despite the noise outside."
  4. verb To adjust a lens or the eye so that an image appears sharp.
    "He focused the camera before taking the shot."

focus in a sentence

  • The focus of the meeting was next year's budget.
  • Her focus shifted from painting to sculpture in her thirties.
  • The photo was slightly out of focus.
  • She tried to focus on her homework despite the noise outside.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "focus" in Japanese?

"focus" in Japanese is ピント, 集中, 焦点. focus means: The main center of attention, activity, or interest.

How do you pronounce ピント?

"focus" in Japanese is ピント, pronounced "pinto".

How do you use "focus" in a sentence?

Example: "The focus of the meeting was next year's budget." In Japanese, "focus" is ピント, 集中, 焦点.

Are there other ways to say "focus" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 6 translations listed for "focus": ピント, 集中, 焦点, 絞る, ピントを合わせる, に.

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