English–Japanese

“solid” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikotai

Example

氷は固体です。kōri wa ko tai de su

Ice is a solid.

Illustration for 固体 (solid)

How to say “solid” in Japanese

“Solid” in Japanese is 固体 (kotai).

Refers to matter that resists flowing and remains in a definite form and volume.

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

Example sentences with 固体

水は温度が下がると固体になります。mizu wa on do ga sa ga ru to ko tai ni na ri ma su

Water becomes a solid when its temperature drops.

Tips for using 固体

  • A solid can be hard or soft, since the word describes its state of matter rather than its surface feel.

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