Vocabulary

What does 元素 (げんそ, genso) mean?

元素 (げんそ, genso) means element; fundamental component.

Quick facts
Readingげんそ
Romajigenso
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
げんそ
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommongenso

element; fundamental component

  1. 1noun element; chemical element
  2. 2noun (classical) element (e.g. earth, water, air, fire)
  3. 3noun origin; source

Example sentences

  • Hydrogen is the lightest element.

  • A new element was discovered.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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