English–Japanese

“acid” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajisan

Example

酸は金属を溶かします。san wa kin zoku o to ka shi ma su

Acid dissolves metal.

Illustration for 酸 (acid)

How to say “acid” in Japanese

“Acid” in Japanese is 酸 (san).

酸 (san, "acid") is a chemically reactive substance associated with sourness and reactions that can affect metals and other materials.

Full entry for 酸: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 酸

レモンには酸が含まれているので、少しすっぱいです。re mo n ni wa san ga fuku ma re te i ru no de suko shi su ppa i de su

Lemons contain acid, so they taste a little sour.

Tips for using 酸

  • English speakers meet acid in terms such as acid rain and stomach acid, so the word connects chemical substances with familiar everyday topics.

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