肝心
かんじん
essential; important; crucial; vital
JLPT N1 Common word
Meanings
Na-adjective, No-adjective, Noun
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
Example sentences
始めが肝心。
A good beginning makes a good ending.
そこが肝心だ。
That's the point.
落ち着きが肝心です。
We must keep calm.
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Resignation is the first lesson of life.
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Whatever you're doing, starting off on the right foot is essential.
More examples (9)
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The first step is the most important step.
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I don't cut corners when it comes to things that matter.
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The first minutes after a heart attack are very important.
なんでこの肝心な時にトムがいないんだよ！
Why isn't Tom here at this crucial moment?
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No matter what the problem is, it's essential to get at the heart of the matter.
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It is not what you read but how you read it that counts.
人生はあきらめが肝心。設けた財産も消えさることがありうるのだから。
We should try to be philosophical about life; wealth gained could also vanish.
なるほど君の計画はもっともらしく聞こえるが、肝心なのは、それで取り引きが増えるのかどうかということだ。
Your plan sounds good, but the bottom line is: will it bring us more business?
被告は、曖昧なことをしゃべって、かんじんなことを話したがらなかった。
The accused spoke equivocally and didn't want to talk turkey.