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粒子 (noun)

A very small piece or bit of matter, such as a grain of sand, a speck of dust, or a microscopic unit like an atom or molecule. It is commonly used in scientific contexts to describe the fundamental components of a substance or in photography to describe the grain of an image.

💬 Example

"小さな粒子です。"

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'RYU' (dragon) that is so small it fits inside a 'SHI' (she/her) pocket. It's a tiny dragon particle!

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
粒 微粒子 小片 分子 粉末
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 粒子 for grammar particles. → 助詞 (joshi)

Saying 'Gohan no ryūshi' for a grain of rice. → ご飯の粒 (Gohan no tsubu)

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