Translation and Meaning of: 化石 - kaseki

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 化石 (kaseki) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: kaseki

Kana: かせき

Type: noun

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化石

Translation / Meaning: fossil; petrification; fossilization

Meaning in English: fossil;petrifaction;fossilization

Definition: The remains of paleontological bodies and traces created by living organisms are preserved in geological formations and fossilized.

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Explanation and Etymology - (化石) kaseki

化石 is a Japanese word meaning "fossil". It is composed of the characters 化 (ka), which means "transformation", and 石 (seki), which means "stone". The etymology of the word dates back to the Edo period (1603-1868), when Western science began to be introduced to Japan. The word was created by combining the Chinese characters 化 and 石, which were used to translate the term "fossil" from English. Since then, the word has been widely used in Japan to refer to the remains of animals and plants preserved in rocks for millions of years.

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Synonyms and Similar - (化石) kaseki

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化石; 古代生物の遺骸; 化石燃料

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Words with the same pronunciation: かせき kaseki

Example Sentences - (化石) kaseki

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Other words of the same type: noun

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定規

Kana: じょうぎ

Romaji: jyougi

Translation / Meaning:

(measuring) ruler

俄か

Kana: にわか

Romaji: niwaka

Translation / Meaning:

sudden; abrupt; unexpected; improvised; improvised

何々

Kana: どれどれ

Romaji: doredore

Translation / Meaning:

Which (emphatic)

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

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