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“radiation” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihōsha

Example

太陽からの放射が地球を温めます。tai yō ka ra no hō sha ga chi kyū o atata me ma su

Radiation from the sun warms the Earth.

Illustration for 放射 (radiation)

How to say “radiation” in Japanese

“Radiation” in Japanese is 放射 (hōsha).

Describes energy or particles spreading outward from a source, often through space as waves or moving particles.

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

Example sentences with 放射

放射の測定には専用の装置が必要です。hō sha no soku tei ni wa sen yō no sō chi ga hitsu yō de su

Measuring radiation requires special equipment.

Tips for using 放射

  • In English, radiation includes ordinary sunlight and heat as well as nuclear radiation, so the word does not always imply danger.

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