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
Pronounced: pinto
(uncountable, photography, cinematography) The quality of the convergence of light on the photographic medium.
集中
Pronounced: shuuchuu
(uncountable) Concentration of attention.
焦点
Pronounced: shōten
絞る
Pronounced: shiboru
(transitive) To cause (rays of light, etc) to converge at a single point.
ピントを合わせる
Pronounced: pintooawaseru
(transitive, optics) To adjust (a lens, an optical instrument) in order to position an image with respect to the focal plane.
に
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
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?
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noun The main center of attention, activity, or interest.
"The main focus of this week's lesson is writing clear sentences."
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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."
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verb To direct one's attention or effort toward something specific.
"I find it hard to focus when the television is on."
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verb To adjust a lens or the eye so that an image appears sharp.
"She waited for the camera to focus before pressing the button."
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focus in a sentence
- The main focus of this week's lesson is writing clear sentences.
- The focus of the meeting was next year's budget.
- The photo was slightly out of focus.
- Turn the ring slowly until the focus on the flower looks crisp.
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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 main focus of this week's lesson is writing clear sentences." 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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