ダルトン
Daruton
The English term "dalton" is translated into Japanese as ダルトン (Daruton).
In a scientific context, ダルトン refers to the atomic mass unit.
Meaning: atomic mass unit (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
Daruton
Did you know?
- In a formal laboratory setting in Japan, a researcher would likely say 原子質量単位 (genshi shitsuryō tan'i) to describe the concept rather than using the loanword ダルトン.
- While ダルトン is the scientific unit, the name 'Dalton' is also associated with the ダルトン・スクール (Dalton School) educational model used in some Japanese alternative schools.
- While the English word 'dalton' is written in Katakana as ダルトン, a Japanese scientist might use the abbreviation u (unit) in equations, just as in English.
Examples in context
- 質量は1ダルトンです。shitsuryou wa ichi daruton desu.The mass is one dalton.
- この分子の重さは何ダルトンですか？kono bunshi no omosa wa nan daruton desu ka?How many daltons is this molecule?
Example conversation
Two students are studying chemistry in the library.
- 結衣 Yui陽太君、この分子の質量は何ダルトンかな？Youta-kun, kono bunshi no shitsuryou wa nan daruton kana?Youta, how many daltons is this molecule's mass?
- 陽太 Yotaたぶん12ダルトンくらいだと思うよ。Tabun juu ni daruton kurai da to omou yo.I think it's probably about twelve daltons.
- 結衣 Yui計算が少し難しいね。Keisan ga sukoshi muzukashii ne.The calculation is a bit difficult, isn't it?
- 陽太 Yota結衣さんも一緒に頑張ろう。Yui-san mo issho ni ganbarou.Let's work hard together, Yui.
