Translation and Meaning of: 化学 - kagaku
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 化学 (kagaku) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: kagaku
Kana: かがく
Type: Substantive.
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Translation / Meaning: chemistry
Meaning in English: chemistry
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (化学) kagaku
化学 is a Japanese word meaning "chemistry". The word is composed of two kanji: 化 (ka) meaning "change" or "transformation" and 学 (gaku) meaning "study" or "learning". The word's etymology dates back to the Meiji period (1868-1912), when Japan began to modernize its education and adopted many foreign terms, including the word "chemistry" from the West. Since then, the word has been used to refer to the study of elements, compounds and chemical reactions.How to Write in Japanese - (化学) kagaku
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Synonyms and Similar - (化学) kagaku
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
化学; 化学物質; 化学反応; 化学的; 化学者; 化学工業; 化学療法; 化学肥料; 化学分析; 化学結合
Words containing: 化学
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Words with the same pronunciation: かがく kagaku
Example Sentences - (化学) kagaku
Below are some example sentences:
酸化は化学反応の一つです。
Sanka wa kagaku hannou no hitotsu desu
Oxidation is one of the types of chemical reactions.
Oxidation is one of the chemical reactions.
- 酸化 - means oxidation in Japanese
- は - topic particle in Japanese
- 化学反応 - means chemical reaction in Japanese
- の - possession particle in Japanese
- 一つ - means one in Japanese
- です - verb to be/estar in Japanese
化学は面白いです。
Kagaku wa omoshiroi desu
Chemistry is interesting.
- 化学 - chemistry
- は - topic particle
- 面白い - interesting
- です - verb "to be" in polite form
分子は化学的な構成要素です。
Bunshi wa kagakuteki na kōseiyōso desu
Molecule is a fundamental chemical component.
Molecules are chemical components.
- 分子 - means "molecule" in Japanese.
- は - is a grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence.
- 化学的な - means "chemical" in Japanese.
- 構成要素 - means "component" in Japanese.
- です - is a grammatical particle that indicates the end of the sentence and formality.
合成は化学反応の一つです。
Gōsei wa kagaku hannō no hitotsu desu
Synthesis is one of the chemical reactions.
- 合成 - means "synthesis" in Japanese.
- は - is a grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence.
- 化学反応 - means "chemical reaction" in Japanese.
- の - is a grammatical particle that indicates the relationship of possession or belonging.
- 一つ - means "one" in Japanese.
- です - is a polite way of saying "is" in Japanese.
物質は化学的な性質を持っています。
Bussitsu wa kagakuteki na seishitsu o motte imasu
Materials have chemical properties.
The materials have a chemical nature.
- 物質 - means "matter" in Japanese.
- は - topic particle in Japanese, used to indicate the subject of the sentence.
- 化学的な - compound adjective formed by the words "化学" (chemistry) and "的" (suffix that indicates that something is related to something). Means "chemical".
- 性質 - means "property" in Japanese.
- を - object particle in Japanese, used to indicate the direct object of the sentence.
- 持っています - verb "持つ" (to have) conjugated in the polite and present form. It means "has".
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "chemistry" é "(化学) kagaku". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
