Japanese word

アルミ

Pronunciation

Romajiarumi

Meaning

  • nounaluminum

Example

アルミの鍋は軽いです。a ru mi no nabe wa karu i de su

Aluminum pots are light.

Illustration for アルミ (aluminum)

More examples

このアルミの水筒は、毎日持ち歩いても疲れません。ko no a ru mi no sui tō wa mai nichi mo chi aru i te mo tsuka re ma se n

This aluminum water bottle is easy to carry every day without tiring me out.

Core concept

Describes a light, workable metal commonly used where low weight and resistance to rust are useful.

Common phrases

  • アルミホイルa ru mi ho i ru

    aluminum foil

  • アルミ缶a ru mi kan

    aluminum can

  • アルミのフライパンa ru mi no fu ra i pa n

    aluminum frying pan

Definition in Japanese

軽くて加工しやすく、さびにくい性質を持つ金属。karu ku te ka kō shi ya su ku sa bi ni ku i sei shitsu o mo tsu kin zoku

Word origin

The Japanese noun アルミ (arumi) is a shortened form of アルミニウム (aruminiumu), borrowed from English aluminium; the English name ultimately comes from Latin alumen, "alum".

Usage tips

  • Everyday English often calls aluminum foil tin foil, although tin and aluminum are different metals.

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