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水素 (noun)

Hydrogen is the simplest and most abundant chemical element in the universe, symbolized by H. In everyday Japanese contexts, it is frequently discussed as a clean energy source used in eco-friendly vehicles and power generation.

💬 Example

"水素ガスです。"

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine a scientist taking a drop of WATER (水) and breaking it down to its core ELEMENT (素) to get HYDROGEN.

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
H ハイドロゲン 水素ガス 元素番号1 水素分子
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Pronouncing it 'suisou' (fish tank) instead of 'suiso'.

Confusing the kanji with 酸素 (oxygen) because both end in 素.

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