素
Kanji · N1
素 / elementary
Kanji for elementary, principle, or naked.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ソ、ス | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | もと | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
素 carries the meaning elementary, principle, or naked.
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Common compounds with 素
酵素こうそenzyme
炭素たんそcarbon
窒素ちっそnitrogen
素粒子そりゅうしelementary particle / particle
素晴らしいすばらしいwonderful / splendid / magnificent
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