～を中心に JLPT N2

〜wo chuushin ni

Indicates that something is centered around or focused on a main topic or area.

Formation

Noun + を中心に

Explanation

「～を中心に」 is used with nouns to show that an action or situation is mainly or primarily about the specified noun. It can be translated as 'centered on', 'focusing on', or 'with ... as the main focus'.

Example sentences

このイベントは音楽を中心に楽しまれています。

This event is mainly enjoyed for its music.

Kono ibento wa ongaku o chuushin ni tanoshimarete imasu.
彼の仕事は東京を中心に行われています。

His work is primarily conducted in and around Tokyo.

Kare no shigoto wa Toukyou o chuushin ni okonawarete imasu.
彼女は健康を中心に本を書いています。

She’s writing a book focusing on health.

Kanojo wa kenkou o chuushin ni hon o kaite imasu.
最近の研究は環境保護を中心に行われている。

Recent research is being carried out with a primary focus on environmental protection.

Saikin no kenkyuu wa kankyou hogo o chuushin ni okonawarete iru.