Japanese symbol for “particle”
粒子
りゅうし
Romaji: ryuushi
particle; grain
In Japanese, particle is 粒子, read りゅうし (ryuushi).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n particle; grain
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “particle”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 助詞 | じょし joshi | particle; postpositional word in Japanese grammar that functions as an auxiliary to a main word |
| 分子 | ぶんし bunshi | particle |
| 微塵 | みじん mijin | particle; atom; little piece |
| 素粒子 | そりゅうし soryuushi | elementary particle; particle |
| パーティクル | パーティクル paatikuru | particle |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 素粒子 | そりゅうし soryuushi | elementary particle; particle |
| 微粒子 | びりゅうし biryuushi | corpuscle; minute particle; particulate |
| 粒状 | りゅうじょう ryuujou | granular; granulated |
| 小粒 | こつぶ kotsubu | small (of a grain or berry, etc.) |
| 大粒 | おおつぶ ootsubu | large drop (of rain, sweat, tears, etc.); large grain-like object (e.g. grape, cherry) |
| 子供 | こども kodomo | child; children |
| 女子 | じょし joshi | woman; girl |
| 女の子 | おんなのこ onnanoko | girl; daughter; baby girl |
See also: Chinese symbol for “particle”.
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