This is the 1924th most frequent Japanese word.

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Axis; pivot; shaft; center.


In this sentence, '軸' refers to the axes of a graph, indicating the lines that represent measurements or values.

このグラフの軸に注目してください。

Please pay attention to the axes of this graph.


Here, '軸' is used metaphorically to mean the central or core point that supports or organizes ideas.

彼の考えは伝統文化を軸にしている。

His thoughts are centered around traditional culture.


In this case, '軸' refers to the mechanical axle, a component on which a wheel rotates.

車輪の軸に問題があるようです。

There seems to be an issue with the axle of the wheel.