汚染
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Base noun form. Refers to the state of being polluted or contaminated, such as in air, water, or soil. Often used in compound words like 『大気汚染』 (taiki osen, 'air pollution').
Theme
User and their neighbor, Ken, are discussing environmental issues in their local park. Ken expresses concern about recent changes in the area.
汚染
おせん
pollution, contamination
Nature & EnvironmentNatural Phenomena
Memory Hook
Think of 'osen' (汚染) as 'ocean' pollution — it sounds similar! Imagine a dirty ocean full of contamination — that's pollution, 『汚染』 (osen, 'pollution').
Cultural Note
『汚染』 (osen) is a serious topic in Japan, often discussed in contexts like 『環境汚染』 (kankyou osen, 'environmental pollution') or 『水質汚染』 (suishitsu osen, 'water pollution'). Japan has strict regulations to combat pollution due to past industrial issues.
Forms
Base: 汚染Base noun form. Refers to the state of being polluted or contaminated, such as in air, water, or soil. Often used in compound words like 『大気汚染』 (taiki osen, 'air pollution').