English–Japanese

“crystal” in Japanese

Japanese

Alsoクリスタル (kurisutaru)

Pronunciation

Romajikesshō

Example

雪の結晶は六角形です。yuki no kes shō wa rok kaku kei de su

Snow crystals are hexagonal.

Illustration for 結晶 (crystal)

How to say “crystal” in Japanese

“Crystal” in Japanese is 結晶 (kesshō).

Describes matter whose particles form an orderly solid structure, or the process that creates that structure.

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

Example sentences with 結晶

実験では、溶液から結晶を取り出します。jik ken de wa yō eki ka ra kes shō o to ri da shi ma su

In the experiment, we extract crystals from the solution.

Tips for using 結晶

  • In science, English distinguishes the formed solid as a crystal from the process that makes it as crystallization, while Japanese uses 結晶 (kesshō) for both senses.

Other Japanese words for “crystal”

窓辺のクリスタルが光っています。mado be no ku ri su ta ru ga hika tte i ma su

The crystal by the window is shining.

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