English–Japanese

“chemical element” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajigenso

Example

水素は元素の一つです。sui so wa gen so no hito tsu de su

Hydrogen is one of the chemical elements.

Illustration for 元素 (chemical element)

How to say “chemical element” in Japanese

“Chemical element” in Japanese is 元素 (genso).

Refers to a basic type of atom identified by its atomic number.

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

Example sentences with 元素

金は身近な元素ですが、電気をよく通します。kin wa mi jika na gen so de su ga den ki o yo ku tō shi ma su

Gold is a familiar element, but it conducts electricity well.

Tips for using 元素

  • In English, element also means a basic part of a larger whole, but periodic table and trace element signal its chemistry sense.

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