VocabJLPT N2
stone (of a fruit)
Nounの-Adjective

Definitions

  1. 1. stone (of a fruit)
  2. 2. pit
  3. 3. core (of an organization, team, etc.)
  4. 4. nuclear weapons
This word can refer to a nucleus, core, or kernel of something, and is also widely used to refer to nuclear energy or nuclear weapons. Context will usually make it clear whether the scientific, political, or metaphorical meaning is intended.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

He flatly said, "If it's too much trouble to take out the pit, I just won't eat it."

Sentence 2

I almost swallowed the pit by accident — totally panicked!

Sentence 3

"There's a pit in it, so I'm being careful," he said, setting down his chopsticks.

Sentence 4

He's the central figure in this organization.

Sentence 5

"Could you explain the core part?" I asked.