Japanese Conversation · Level 43
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Japanese word
炭酸
Pronunciation
Romajitansan
Meaning
- nouncarbonation
Example
この水は炭酸が強いです。ko no mizu wa tan san ga tsuyo i de su
This water is highly carbonated.
More examples
この飲み物は炭酸が弱くて、子どもにも飲みやすいです。ko no no mi mono wa tan san ga yowa ku te ko do mo ni mo no mi ya su i de su
This drink has mild carbonation, so it is easy for children to drink.
Core concept
Centers on carbon dioxide dissolved in a drink and the bubbles and lively sensation it produces.
Common phrases
炭酸が抜けるtan san ga nu ke ru
lose its fizz
炭酸を抜くtan san o nu ku
remove the carbonation
炭酸を入れるtan san o i re ru
add carbonation
Definition in Japanese
水などの液体に二酸化炭素を溶かした状態や、その気体を含む飲み物。mizu na do no eki tai ni ni san ka tan so o to ka shi ta jō tai ya so no ki tai o fuku mu no mi mono
Word origin
The word 炭酸 (tansan) is made from 炭 (tan, "charcoal") and 酸 (san, "acid"), reflecting the traditional name for carbonic acid.
Usage tips
- A drink described as carbonated in English contains dissolved carbon dioxide, while 炭酸 (tansan) may refer either to that quality or to the fizzy drink.
Other meanings
- fizznoun
- carbonated drinknoun