～を中心に (〜wo chuushin ni)
Explanation
Indicates that something is centered around or focused on a main topic or area.
Formation
Noun + を中心に
Detailed Explanation
「～を中心に」 is used with nouns to show that an action or situation is mainly or primarily about the specified noun. It can be translated as 'centered on', 'focusing on', or 'with ... as the main focus'.
Examples
このイベントは音楽を中心に楽しまれています。
Kono ibento wa ongaku o chuushin ni tanoshimarete imasu.
This event is mainly enjoyed for its music.
彼の仕事は東京を中心に行われています。
Kare no shigoto wa Toukyou o chuushin ni okonawarete imasu.
His work is primarily conducted in and around Tokyo.
彼女は健康を中心に本を書いています。
Kanojo wa kenkou o chuushin ni hon o kaite imasu.
She’s writing a book focusing on health.
最近の研究は環境保護を中心に行われている。
Saikin no kenkyuu wa kankyou hogo o chuushin ni okonawarete iru.
Recent research is being carried out with a primary focus on environmental protection.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.