きゅうしょ

急所

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

N5Common wordNoun
Noun
vital part (of the body)tender spotweak pointvitals
Noun
key pointessential pointcrux (of a problem)heart (of a matter)
Noun
male crotch (as a target in fighting)
Noun
vital pointcritical place to make a move

Example Sentences

うぬぼれは(ひと)一番(いちばん)急所(きゅうしょ)だ。

A man's vanity is his tenderest spot.

急所(きゅうしょ)を除くすべての攻撃を(みとめる)める。

I'm allowing all attacks except on vital organs.

(かれ)の言葉はズバリ急所(きゅうしょ)を言い当てた。

His remark hit home.