English–Japanese
“radioactivity” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajihōshanō
Example
放射能が基準値を超えています。hō sha nō ga ki jun chi o ko e te i ma su
The radioactivity is above the limit.
How to say “radioactivity” in Japanese
“Radioactivity” in Japanese is 放射能 (hōshanō).
Refers to the ability of a substance with unstable atoms to give off radiation as its atoms change.
Example sentences with 放射能
雨の後、川の水から放射能が検出されました。ame no ato kawa no mizu ka ra hō sha nō ga ken shutsu sa re ma shi ta
Radioactivity was detected in the river water after the rain.
Tips for using 放射能
- In Japanese science writing, 放射能 (hōshanō) names the ability to emit radiation, whereas 放射線 (hōshasen) names the radiation itself.