肝心 (Kanjin) is a Japanese na-adjective meaning “essential, important, crucial, vital”.
Meanings
- na-adjective, adjectival noun, nounessential; important; crucial; vital; main
Examples
始めが肝心。
A good beginning makes a good ending.
落ち着きが肝心です。
We must keep calm.
何事も諦めが肝心だ。
Resignation is the first lesson of life.
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