Word details
元素
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 元素.
Dictionary
Entry
1
元素 only; Chemistry
element; chemical element
Examples
元素記号Ｈは水素をあらわす。
The chemical symbol H indicates hydrogen.
2
(classical) element (e.g. earth, water, air, fire)
3
Archaic
origin; source
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
元
beginning, former time, origin
4 strokesFrequency 192JLPT N3Grade 2
On
ゲンガン
Kun
もと
Nanori
ちかはじめはるゆきよし
素
elementary, principle, naked, uncovered
10 strokesFrequency 660JLPT N1Grade 5
On
ソス
Kun
もと
原
meadow, original, primitive, field, plain, prairie, tundra, wilderness
10 strokesFrequency 172JLPT N2Grade 2
On
ゲン
Kun
はら
Nanori
たばるらわたわら
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