中軸|ちゅうじくchuujiku[0]heiban (flat)

1. nounaxis; pivot; central figure; key man

• Synonym中枢ちゅうすうNeutralThe central, controlling part of something, as in 「神経中枢」 or 「政治の中枢」; it stresses the command center.
• Synonym中核ちゅうかくNeutralThe core part of something, as in 「中核企業」; it stresses the core strength of an organization.
• SynonymコアNeutralA loanword for the core of something; it also means hardcore or passionate, and it is mainly colloquial.
• Synonym中心線ちゅうしんせんNeutralA line running through the center, used for figures and roads; it refers only to the line itself.
• Related軸じくNeutralThe axis or pivot itself, also used figuratively for the center or key point of something; a single character with very broad uses.
• Related心臓部しんぞうぶNeutralA metaphor for the most vital part, as in 「工場の心臓部」; used in both speech and writing. It stresses a key part, while 「中軸」 stresses the central figure.
• Antonym脇役わきやくNeutralA supporting role in a play or drama; the opposite of 「中軸」 as the central figure.
• Antonym端役はやくNeutralAn unimportant minor role; the opposite of 「中軸」.

Use 「中軸」 for the central figure of a team or organization, as in 「中軸打線」 in baseball. For the core part of a group or system, use 「中核」 or 「中枢」; for the axis itself, 「軸」. The opposite of a central figure is 「脇役」.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

1. 物ものの中心ちゅうしんや中央ちゅうおうを貫つらぬく軸じく。
2. 物事ものごとの中心ちゅうしんとなる人ひとやもの。