Navel
01
へそ, 臍
the elevated or empty part in the middle of the stomach, made by cutting the umbilical cord just after birth
例
In some cultures, the navel is considered a sacred symbol representing the connection between mother and child.
いくつかの文化では、へそは母と子のつながりを表す神聖なシンボルと見なされています。
The surgeon made a small incision just below the navel to access the abdominal cavity.
外科医は腹腔にアクセスするためにへそのすぐ下に小さな切開をしました。
02
the central or middle point of something
例
The fountain stood at the navel of the plaza.
Some ancient maps placed Jerusalem at the navel of the world.
