主要
しゅよう
shuyou
JLPT N3adjectiveVocabularyLevel 35 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
主要 (しゅよう (shuyou)) means "Main". It is read しゅよう (shuyou). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Main
Also : Chief · Major · Principal
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Example Sentences
主要な都市から離れたこの町では、生活費が安い。
しゅようなとしからはなれたこのまちでは、せいかつひがやすい。
In this town, away from major cities, the cost of living is low.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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