を中心に (wo ni)

Meaning & usage

を中心に shows that the noun before it is the main focus or core, with other related things included around it. It is used for main products, target groups, habits, or central places, often translated as mainly, centered on, or around. The set phrase を中心に attaches directly to a noun, as in 野菜を中心に or 若者を中心に, and the に is already part of the pattern. It is neutral and common in both conversation and writing.

Example sentences 4

1. この店みせは魚さかなを中心ちゅうしんに売うっています。

   This shop mainly sells fish.

2. 若者を中心にこの歌が人気だ。

   This song is popular especially among young people.

3. 野菜を中心に食べるようにしている。

   I try to eat mostly vegetables.

4. 駅を中心に店がたくさんある。

   There are many shops around the station.