Lexical entry

コア

koa

Core; by extension, intense or wholehearted.

Qualities & ConceptsPure GairaigoSemantic ShiftSource uncertain

Meaning

Used for the central part of something, and also in colloquial Japanese for something intense, extreme, or wholehearted in attitude or style.

Examples

Example Sentences

地球のコアは非常に高温で、金属から構成されている。

The Earth's core is extremely hot and is composed of metals.

generated example

このアニメはコアなファンが多く、イベントはいつも満員だ。

This anime has many hardcore fans, and the events are always packed.

generated example

彼はプロジェクトのコアメンバーとして、重要な決定に携わっている。

As a core member of the project, he is involved in important decisions.

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Evidence and Provenance