| 枢 | meaning | 'hinge, pivot, door' |
| onyomi | スウ、シュ | |
| kunyomi |
| term | pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| 中枢神経 | ちゅうすうしんけい | central nerves |
| 枢 | くるる, くろろ, くる, くるり | pivot hinge; sliding wooden bolt (for holding a door or window shut) |
| 枢密 | すうみつ | state secrets |
| 枢機 | すうき | important state matters |
| 枢機卿 | すうききょう, すうきけい | Cardinal (Catholic) |
| 枢要 | すうよう | importance |
| 枢軸 | すうじく | axle, pivot |
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