元素の
genso no
The English word "elemental" can be translated into Japanese as 元素の (genso no).
元素の is used when referring to something as being of a fundamental or chemical element nature.
Meaning: basic, fundamental, elementary (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word 元素 literally means "element" in a chemical or fundamental sense.
Which one should you use?
要素的 is a formal way to say "elemental" meaning relating to the fundamental elements and 基本的 is a formal way to say "elemental" meaning basic and fundamental.
How do you pronounce it?
genso no
Did you know?
- In Japanese pop culture and gaming, the word 属性 is often used instead of 元素 to describe an 'elemental' attack or character type, such as fire or water.
- In traditional Japanese thought, the world is composed of 五行, the 'Five Elements'. This system includes wood and metal, which differs from the Western four-element system.
- The character 素 used in 元素 is also the root for the word 'plain' or 'undecorated', such as in 'plain clothes'.
Examples in context
- 数学の理論は基本的な概念から構築されています。Mathematical theories are built upon elemental concepts.
Example conversation
Yui and Ren are studying chemistry together in the library.
- 結衣 Yui蓮、元素の記号を覚えた？Ren, genso no kigō o oboeta?Ren, did you memorize the elemental symbols?
- 蓮 Renまだ全部は覚えていないよ。Mada zenbu wa oboete inai yo.I haven't memorized them all yet.
- 結衣 Yui元素の基礎を理解すれば簡単だよ。Genso no kiso o rikai sureba kantan da yo.It's easy if you understand the elemental basics.
- 蓮 Renもう一度教科書を読んでみるね。Mō ichido kyōkasho o yonde miru ne.I'll try reading the textbook one more time.
