プラズマ
purazuma[pɯ̟ɾa̠zɨma̠]
The English word "plasma" is translated into Japanese as プラズマ (purazuma).
The term プラズマ refers to plasma, such as the component of blood. In more technical or formal contexts, one might use the phrase 高熱イオン化ガス (kou netsu ion-ka-gasu) to describe it as high-temperature ionized gas.
Meaning: component of blood (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
purazuma
Did you know?
- The word 血漿 (kesshō) contains the character 漿, which is rarely used in modern Japanese except in specific biological or chemical terms relating to fluids.
- In Japanese science fiction and anime, the term プラズマ is often used to describe energy-based weapons or shields, often carrying a more 'high-tech' connotation than the biological term.
- While プラズマ is used for blood, Japanese doctors often use the term 血漿 (kesshō) in clinical settings to distinguish blood plasma from the physical state of matter.
Examples in context
- 最新の研究では、プラズマを使用した新しい医療技術が開発されています。The latest research is developing new medical technology that utilizes plasma.
- あの実験室では高熱イオン化ガスが使われているんだって！They say that high-temperature ionized gas is used in that laboratory!
- プラズマの量を確認してください。Purazuma no ryo o kakunin shite kudasai.Please check the amount of plasma.
Example conversation
Two medical researchers are discussing a sample in a lab.
- 蓮 Renこのプラズマのサンプルを確認して。kono purazuma no sanpuru o kakunin shite.Check this plasma sample.
- 美咲 Misakiはい、蓮さん。すぐにやります。hai, ren-san. sugu ni yarimasu.Yes, Ren. I'll do it right away.
- 蓮 Ren色の変化に注意してね。iro no henka ni chūi shite ne.Pay attention to the color change.
- 美咲 Misakiわかりました。美咲が担当します。wakarimashita. misaki ga tantō shimasu.Understood. Misaki will handle it.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry プラズマ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
