Japanese word

粉末

Pronunciation

Romajifunmatsu

Meaning

  • nounpowder

Example

薬を粉末にして、水に溶かします。kusuri o fun matsu ni shi te mizu ni to ka shi ma su

The medicine is turned into powder and dissolved in water.

Illustration for 粉末 (powder)

More examples

この洗剤は粉末なので、少量でもよく溶けます。ko no sen zai wa fun matsu na no de shō ryō de mo yo ku to ke ma su

This detergent is a powder, so even a small amount dissolves well.

Core concept

Presents a substance as finely ground particles rather than as one solid piece.

Common phrases

  • 粉末にするfun matsu ni su ru

    turn into powder

  • 粉末になるfun matsu ni na ru

    become powder

  • 粉末の薬fun matsu no kusuri

    powdered medicine

  • 粉末を水に溶かすfun matsu o mizu ni to ka su

    dissolve powder in water

Similar words

粉kona: A dry material broken into very small particles for use, mixing, or dissolving.

Definition in Japanese

物質を細かく砕いて粒状にしたもの。bus shitsu o koma ka ku kuda i te tsubu jō ni shi ta mo no

Word origin

粉末 (funmatsu) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 粉 (fun, "powder") and 末 (matsu, "end"), with the combination referring to the fine end product of grinding.

Usage tips

  • Japanese product labels use 粉末 (funmatsu) for dry preparations such as powdered medicine, which are often dissolved or mixed before they are taken.

Related words

  • 粉末化funmatsukapowderingnoun
  • 粉末状funmatsujōpowderyna-adjective

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