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Base noun form. Refers to any substance that flows and takes the shape of its container, such as water, oil, or chemical solutions. Often used in compound words.
Theme

In a science lab, User and their lab partner Ken are discussing an experiment involving different liquids.

えき

liquid / fluid

Nature & EnvironmentNatural Phenomena

Memory Hook

Think of 'liquid' flowing like a river — 'Eki' sounds like 'aqua' in Latin for water. Visualize: 'Aqua liquid is 液 (eki, 'liquid').'

Cultural Note

In Japan, 『液』 (eki, 'liquid') is commonly used in scientific contexts, cooking (e.g., 『調味液』 choumi eki, 'seasoning liquid'), and everyday items like 『洗剤液』 (senzai eki, 'detergent liquid').

Forms

Base: 液Base noun form. Refers to any substance that flows and takes the shape of its container, such as water, oil, or chemical solutions. Often used in compound words.