English–Japanese
“molecule” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajibunshi
Example
分子は原子からできています。bun shi wa gen shi ka ra de ki te i ma su
Molecules are made of atoms.
How to say “molecule” in Japanese
“Molecule” in Japanese is 分子 (bunshi).
Refers to one part that forms a larger whole, including a bonded atomic unit and the number above the line in a fraction.
Example sentences with 分子
水を温めると、分子の動きが速くなります。mizu o atata me ru to bun shi no ugo ki ga haya ku na ri ma su
When water is heated, the molecules move faster.
Tips for using 分子
- A Japanese science conversation and a mathematics conversation may use 分子 (bunshi) differently, so the surrounding topic identifies which meaning is intended.