ハブ

This is the 6671st most frequent Japanese word.


ハブ

"ハブ" can mean "hub" (center or connector) or refer to a type of venomous snake (habu).


In this sentence, "ハブ" could suggest a utility item akin to a center piece in a camping toolkit.

私はハブとナイフをキャンプの道具として持っています。

I have a hub and a knife as camping tools.


Here "ハブ" refers metaphorically to someone being a central figure or key member facilitating and connecting aspects of the project.

あなたのプロジェクトの成功は、チームのハブとしてのあなたの役割にかかっています。

Your project's success relies on your role as the team's hub.


In this sentence, "ハブ" refers to a central or focal point, specifically for transportation networks.

この町は交通のハブとして重要です。

This town is important as a transportation hub.