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JLPT N2nounLevel estimated by Bebop

焦しょう点てん

shouten

focus, focal point

Example sentences

  1. 顕微鏡けんびきょうの焦点しょうてんを合あわせなさい。

    Adjust the microscope’s focus.

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  2. 彼女かのじょの顔かおに焦点しょうてんがあっている。

    Her face is in focus.

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  3. その花はなにカメラの焦点しょうてんを合あわせてください。

    Focus your camera on the flower.

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Kanji in 焦点

  • 焦char; hurryOnショウKunこげる・こがす・こがれる
  • 点spot; pointOnテンKunつける・つく・たてる

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