1The middle or core of something, or the most important focal point of a group or matter — used both literally (the physical center) and figuratively (the focus of attention).
彼はチームの中心選手だ。
He is the team's key player.
市の中心部は観光客でにぎわっている。
The city center is bustling with tourists.
この研究の中心となるテーマは環境問題だ。
The central theme of this research is environmental issues.
台風の中心は明日の朝には海上に抜ける見込みだ。
The center of the typhoon is expected to move out over the sea by tomorrow morning.
2A suffix attached after a noun meaning '-centered' or '-oriented', indicating that something is the main focus.
この会社は顧客中心のサービスを大切にしている。
This company places importance on customer-centered service.
彼女は子育て中心の生活から、少しずつ仕事に戻り始めた。
She has gradually begun returning to work after a period of life centered on raising her children.
最近は学習者中心の教育法が注目されている。
Learner-centered teaching methods have been attracting attention lately.