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紫外線

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 紫外線

がいせん
Noun
Freq #33013
1

Physics

ultraviolet rays; ultraviolet radiation; UV radiation

Examples
紫外線の急激な上昇は研究者たちにオゾンホールの存在を信じさせた。
The sudden increase of ultraviolet rays made the researchers believe in the existence of ozone holes.

Kanji in this Word

12 strokes
Frequency: 1516
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

purple
violet

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
むらさき
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
さい
ゆかり
5 strokes
Frequency: 81
JLPT N4
Grade 2

Meanings

outside

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ガイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
そと
ほか
はず.す
はず.れる
と-
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
うい
ふか
15 strokes
Frequency: 382
JLPT N2
Grade 2

Meanings

line
track

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
すじ
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