Meaning
急所 (きゅうしょ, kyuusho) is a bonus vocabulary word meaning “vital part”.
Kanji in this word
Example sentences 8
急所を蹴るのは反則だ
It is a foul to kick someone in the groin.
彼の批判は痛い所をついた.
His criticism hit home.
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.
彼女は佐藤夫人の急所を握っているようだ.
She seems to have a hold over Mrs. Sato.
その容疑者は急所を突いた質問に一瞬たじろいだ.
The suspect was asked a pointed question and flinched for a moment.
その言葉は彼の急所を突いた;その言葉は彼の感情を深く傷つけた.
That remark hit him where it hurts; it deeply hurt his feelings.