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VocabJLPT N2

main

な-AdjectiveNoun

Definitions

1. chief
2. main

This な-adjective and noun means "main," "major," or "primary," used to describe something of central importance. It is commonly used to highlight the most significant elements of a topic, such as the main points of an argument or key routes on a map.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Looks like the main cause was probably a settings error.

Sentence 2

Isn't the main premise just wrong to begin with?

Sentence 3

I still can't say which is the chief cause.

Sentence 4

So who actually makes the key decisions in the end?

Sentence 5

He tilted his head and said, "The key evidence just isn't there."