English–Japanese
“metal” in Japanese
How to say “metal” in Japanese
“Metal” in Japanese is 金属 (kinzoku).
It refers to a substance that is typically shiny, conducts heat and electricity well, and can be shaped through processing.
Example sentences with 金属
先生が金属のスプーンを見せます。sen sei ga kin zoku no su pū n o mi se ma su
The teacher shows us a metal spoon.
この家具には金属の部品が使われています。ko no ka gu ni wa kin zoku no bu hin ga tsuka wa re te i ma su
Metal parts are used in this piece of furniture.
Tips for using 金属
- In everyday English, metal is usually uncountable for the material, but a metal can mean one particular kind of metal.
Other Japanese words for “metal”
この時計はメタル製です。ko no tokei wa me ta ru sei de su
This watch is made of metal.