きゅうしょ
Kyuusho
急所 (Kyuusho) is a Japanese noun meaning “vital part (of the body), tender spot, weak point, vitals”.
Meanings
- nounvital part (of the body); tender spot; weak point; vitals
- nounkey point; essential point; crux (of a problem); heart (of a matter)
- nounmale crotch (as a target in fighting)
- nounvital point; critical place to make a move
Examples
うぬぼれは人の一番の急所だ。
A man's vanity is his tenderest spot.
急所を除くすべての攻撃を認める。
I'm allowing all attacks except on vital organs.
彼の言葉はズバリ急所を言い当てた。
His remark hit home.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).