vital part (of the body)
きゅうしょ
Noun
1.
vital part (of the body), tender spot, weak point, vitals
2.
key point, essential point, crux (of a problem), heart (of a matter)
3.
male crotch (as a target in fighting)
colloquial
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議論の急所は、その提案の費用対効果にある。
The crux of the argument lies in the cost-effectiveness of the proposal.
彼は相手の急所を見抜き、そこを攻めることで勝利を収めた。
He saw through his opponent's weak point and attacked it, securing victory.
人体の急所を狙うことは、武道において禁じられている。
Targeting vital points of the human body is forbidden in martial arts.
彼は試合の急所で決定的なミスを犯してしまった。
He made a decisive mistake at a critical point in the match.
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