English–Japanese

“electron” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajidenshi

Example

電子は原子の中にあります。den shi wa gen shi no naka ni a ri ma su

Electrons are in atoms.

Illustration for 電子 (electron)

How to say “electron” in Japanese

“Electron” in Japanese is 電子 (denshi).

Describes a small particle in an atom whose movement can produce an electric current.

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

Example sentences with 電子

金属の中では電子が自由に動きます。kin zoku no naka de wa den shi ga ji yū ni ugo ki ma su

Electrons move freely through metals.

Tips for using 電子

  • In everyday Japanese technology terms, 電子 (denshi) can signal an electronic version of something, even though its scientific meaning is electron.

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