Japanese symbol for “sulfur”
硫黄
いおう
Romaji: iou
sulfur (S); sulphur
In Japanese, sulfur is 硫黄, read いおう (iou).
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Meanings
- n sulfur (S); sulphur
Written forms: 硫黄. Readings: いおう、ゆおう.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “sulfur”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| サルファ | サルファ sarufa | sulfur; sulphur |
| Ｓ | エス esu | sulfur |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 硫酸 | りゅうさん ryuusan | sulfuric acid; sulphuric acid |
| 硫化 | りゅうか ryuuka | sulfuration; sulphuration |
| 脱硫 | だつりゅう datsuryuu | desulfurization; desulphurisation; desulphurization |
| 亜硫酸 | ありゅうさん aryuusan | sulfurous acid; sulphurous acid |
| 硫安 | りゅうあん ryuuan | ammonium sulfate |
| 黄金 | おうごん ougon | gold (Au) |
| 黄色 | きいろ kiiro | yellow; amber |
| 黄色い | きいろい kiiroi | yellow |
See also: Chinese symbol for “sulfur”.
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