🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

焦点

Pronunciation / Transliteration: shōten

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Focusing/ˈfoʊ.kəs.ɪŋ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"目標に焦点を当てることが重要です。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The act of concentrating attention or energy on a particular object or task.

    "Focusing on her studies helped her achieve excellent grades."
  2. 2

    The adjustment of the lens of a camera or optical instrument to make an image clear.

    "Proper focusing is essential for capturing sharp photographs."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'focusing' is derived from the verb 'focus', which comes from the Latin 'focus', meaning 'hearth' or 'fireplace'. The term evolved in the 17th century to refer to the center of interest or activity, and later in the 19th century, it took on its modern meaning related to clarity and concentration.

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