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Shuyō-Hannō

/ʃuːjoʊ hɑːnˈnoʊ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    The primary or main reaction to a stimulus or situation.

    "In psychological studies, understanding the shuyō-hannō can help researchers gauge how individuals respond to stress."
  2. 2

    A significant or dominant response in a given context.

    "The shuyō-hannō of the participants indicated a strong preference for the new product."

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The term 'shuyō-hannō' originates from Japanese, where 'shuyō' means 'main' or 'principal' and 'hannō' means 'reaction' or 'response'. This compound reflects the concept of a primary response or reaction in various contexts, particularly in psychology and behavioral studies.

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