Translation and Meaning of: 鉄 - tetsu
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 鉄 (tetsu) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: tetsu
Kana: てつ
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: iron
Meaning in English: iron
Definition: A metallic element with atomic number 26 and element symbol Fe.
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Explanation and Etymology - (鉄) tetsu
The word 「鉄」 (tetsu) means "iron" in Japanese. Its etymology traces back to the primary meaning related to the metallic element known for its strength and utility in various applications. This kanji is composed of the radical 「金」, which means "metal" or "gold", and the phonetic part 「失」, which indicates the pronunciation "tetsu". The radical 「金」 suggests that the word is related to the world of metals, and the combination of elements contributes to the concept of iron, one of the most common and widely used metals.
The term 「鉄」 has its origins in the ancient techniques of metallurgy and mining in Japan, dating back centuries. Traditionally, iron has played a crucial role in Japan's history, from the crafting of samurai swords to the construction of modern railways. The word is also used to describe objects made of iron, such as 「鉄道」 (tetsudou), which means "railway," and 「鉄鉱石」 (tetsukouseki), which means "iron ore." This underscores the importance of iron in the country's infrastructure and economic development.
In addition to its literal use, 「鉄」 also appears in various Japanese expressions and cultural contexts. For example, the expression 「鉄の意志」 (tetsu no ishi) can be translated as "iron will," a metaphor that describes unwavering determination. These expressions and variations enrich the Japanese language, highlighting not only the physical resistance of the metal but also its symbolic meaning in Japanese culture and mentality. Thus, the word 「鉄」 offers a window to understand both concrete and symbolic aspects of Japanese life and culture.
Synonyms and similar words
- 鋼 (hagane) - Steel, a high-strength metal.
- 鋼鉄 (kōtetsu) - Steel, a metal combined of iron and carbon.
- 鉄鋼 (tekkō) - The iron and steel industry.
- 鉄分 (tetsubun) - Iron content, elemental iron.
- 鉄質 (tetsushitsu) - Iron quality, iron composition.
- 鉄道 (tetsudō) - Railway, railway system.
- 鉄筋 (tekkin) - Iron beam, reinforcing bar.
- 鉄砲 (teppō) - Firearm, gun.
- 鉄器 (tekki) - Iron utensils, iron tools.
- 鉄片 (teppeki) - Piece of iron, fragment of iron.
- 鉄分子 (tetsubunshi) - Iron molecule.
- 鉄分含有 (tetsubun ganyū) - Iron content present.
- 鉄分量 (tetsubunryō) - Amount of iron, iron level.
- 鉄分析 (tetsubunseki) - Iron analysis, study of iron.
- 鉄分補充 (tetsubun hojū) - Iron replenishment, iron supplement.
- 鉄分不足 (tetsubun fusoku) - Iron deficiency.
- 鉄分補給 (tetsubun hokyū) - Iron supplementation, replenishment of iron in the body.
- 鉄分製剤 (tetsubun seizai) - Iron medication, iron supplements.
- 鉄分補助 (tetsubun hojo) - Iron intake assistance, auxiliary supplement.
- 鉄分補強 (tetsubun hokyō) - Iron strengthening, iron reinforcement.
- 鉄分補充食品 (tetsubun hojū shokuhin) - Iron-rich complementary foods.
- 鉄分補充剤 (tetsubun hojū zai) - Iron supplements in the form of medication.
- 鉄分補助食品 (tetsubun hojo shokuhin) - Functional foods with iron.
- 鉄分補充ドリンク (tetsubun hojū dorinku) - Iron-fortified drinks.
- 鉄分補給食 (tetsubun hokyū shoku) - Proper nutrition for iron replenishment.
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: てつ tetsu
How to Write in Japanese - (鉄) tetsu
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (鉄) tetsu:
Example Sentences - (鉄) tetsu
Below are some example sentences:
Tetsubou de undou suru no wa tanoshii desu
It's fun to do exercises with the iron bar.
It's fun to work out with a horizontal bar.
- 鉄棒 (てつぼう) - iron bar
- で - particle that indicates the means or instrument used
- 運動する (うんどうする) - exercise
- のは - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 楽しい (たのしい) - fun, enjoyable
- です - verb "to be" in polite form
Tepou wo motte iru hito wa kiken desu
The person who has a firearm is dangerous.
Those who have weapons are dangerous.
- 鉄砲 - fire gun
- を - direct object particle
- 持っている - verb "to have" conjugated in the present continuous
- 人 - person
- は - topic particle
- 危険 - dangerous
- です - verb "to be" conjugated in the formal present
Tetsu wa tsuyoi kinzoku desu
Iron is a strong metal.
- 鉄 (tetsu) - iron
- は (wa) - topic particle
- 強い (tsuyoi) - forte
- 金属 (kinzoku) - metal
- です (desu) - verb "to be" in polite form
Teppeki wa totemo surudoi desu
Iron fragments are very sharp.
The iron part is very sharp.
- 鉄片 (tetsuhen) - piece of iron
- は (wa) - topic particle
- とても (totemo) - muito
- 鋭い (surudoi) - sharp
- です (desu) - verb ser/estar in the present
Sabita tetsu wa yowaku naru
The rusty iron is weak.
The rusty iron becomes weak.
- 錆びた - oxidized, rusty
- 鉄 - iron, metal
- は - topic particle
- 弱く - weak, weaken
- なる - become
Tetsubashi wo wataru to kaze ga kokochi yoi desu
Crossing an iron bridge is pleasant with the wind.
The wind is comfortable when you cross the iron bridge.
- 鉄橋 - iron bridge
- を - object particle
- 渡る - pass through
- と - connecting particle
- 風 - wind
- が - subject particle
- 心地よい - pleasant, comfortable
- です - verb ser/estar in the present
Tetsudou wa Nihon no koutsu shudan no hitotsu desu
The railways are one of the means of transportation in Japan.
The railway is one of Japan's means of transport.
- 鉄道 - Means "railway" in Japanese.
- は - is a Japanese grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case, "railroad".
- 日本 - Means "Japan" in Japanese.
- の - is a Japanese grammatical particle that indicates possession or belonging, in this case, "of Japan".
- 交通手段 - means "means of transport" in Japanese.
- の - again, it indicates possession or belonging, in this case, "of means of transport".
- 一つ - means "one" in Japanese, in this case, "one of the means of transport".
- です - is a polite way of saying "is" in Japanese.
Tetsukou wa gendai shakai ni oite juuyou na sangyou desu
The steel industry is important in modern society.
Steel is an important industry in modern society.
- 鉄鋼 - steel
- は - topic particle
- 現代社会 - modern society
- において - in
- 重要な - important
- 産業 - industry
- です - verb to be (polite form)
Seitetsu wa Nihon no juuyou na sangyou no hitotsu desu
Steel production is one of Japan's important industries.
Siderúrgica is one of the important industries in Japan.
- 製鉄 (せいてつ) - siderurgia
- は - topic particle
- 日本 (にほん) - Japan
- の - possession particle
- 重要な (じゅうような) - important
- 産業 (さんぎょう) - industry
- の - possession particle
- 一つ (ひとつ) - one
- です - verb to be
Jikatetsu ni notte toshi o tansaku shiyou
Take the subway to explore the city.
- 地下鉄 (chikatetsu) - subway
- に (ni) - particle indicating location
- 乗って (notte) - boarding, enter
- 都市 (toshi) - city
- を (wo) - particle indicating direct object
- 探索 (tansaku) - exploration, search
- しよう (shiyou) - imperative form of the verb "suru" (to do), indicating suggestion or invitation
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