Translation and Meaning of: 分子 - bunshi
Etymology of 「分子」(bunshi)
The word 「分子」(bunshi) is composed of two kanji: 「分」and 「子」. The kanji 「分」(bun) means "to divide" or "part", while 「子」(shi) means "child" or "element". This combination can be interpreted as "a part of something" or "a small element". This choice of kanji is quite logical considering the scientific use of the word.
Definition and Usage
In scientific terminology, 「分子」(bunshi) refers to "molecule." A molecule is the smallest unit of a substance that retains its chemical properties. In the context of chemistry, molecules are composed of atoms bonded together. For example, water is made up of molecules that are formed by two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom (H2O).
- "分" (bun) - divide, part
- "子" (shi) - child, element
Origins and Evolution
The use of 「分子」(bunshi) in the modern context, especially in science, reflects the Western influence on the Japanese language during the Meiji Era, when many scientific were adopted and adapted into Japanese. Before the adoption of these concepts, knowledge about atomic and molecular structures was limited. With the increasing interaction with the West and the need to translate scientific texts, Japanese scholars created new or adapted existing words to accommodate new ideas.
The variation in the use of 「分子」 is interesting to observe in disciplines such as chemistry and physics, where the term is fundamental for explaining the composition and behavior of materials. With the advancement of science, the understanding of 「分子」 has expanded, allowing for breakthroughs in areas such as molecular biology and nanotechnology.
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Synonyms and similar words
- 分子 (bunshi) - Molecule
- 分節 (bunsetsu) - Segment, section
- 分割 (bunkatsu) - Division, partition
- 分化 (bunka) - Differentiation, specialization
- 分散 (bunsan) - Dispersion, diffusion
- 分裂 (bunretsu) - Division, fracturing
- 分離 (bunri) - Separation, disaggregation
Romaji: bunshi
Kana: ぶんし
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n1
Translation / Meaning: numerator; molecule
Meaning in English: numerator;molecule
Definition: In chemistry, the smallest unit made of atoms bonded to each other.
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How to Write in Japanese - (分子) bunshi
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Example Sentences - (分子) bunshi
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Bunshi wa kagakuteki na kōseiyōso desu
Molecule is a fundamental chemical component.
Molecules are chemical components.
- 分子 - "molecule" in Japanese.
- は - It is a grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence.
- 化学的な - It means "químico" in Japanese.
- 構成要素 - "componente" means "コンポーネント" in Japanese.
- です - It is a grammatical particle that indicates the end of the sentence and formality.
Bunbo wa bunshi yori mo ookii desu
The denominator is larger than the molecule.
- 分母 - means "denominator" in Japanese.
- は - It is a Japanese grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence.
- 分子 - It means "numerador" in Japanese.
- よりも - It is a Japanese expression that means "more than".
- 大きい - means "big" in Japanese.
- です - It is a polite way to say "is" in Japanese.
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