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VocabJLPT N2

core

Nounな-Adjective

Definitions

1. core
2. core
3. Core

A borrowing from English meaning the central or most essential part of something. It is used in both technical contexts, like a computer processor core, and general contexts to mean the heart of a matter.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Flip side is, if the core is vague, the whole thing falls apart, right?

Sentence 2

No way — the core data is gone! This is the worst!

Sentence 3

When it comes down to it, the kitchen is really the core of a home.

Sentence 4

Even through failures, I think trust is the core of any relationship.

Sentence 5

So basically, take away the core and the whole argument just spins its wheels.