磁石
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Base noun form. Refers to a physical magnet that attracts iron or steel. Can be used in contexts like 『磁石で遊ぶ』 (jishaku de asobu, 'play with a magnet').
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User and their friend Mika are organizing a science fair project at school, discussing materials needed for an experiment.
磁石
じしゃく
magnet
Nature & EnvironmentNatural Phenomena
Memory Hook
Think of a magnet attracting metal. 'Jishaku' sounds like 'gee-shock' — imagine a magnet giving a shock to metal pieces, pulling them in. 'Gee-shock' → 『磁石』 (jishaku, 'magnet').
Cultural Note
In Japan, magnets are commonly used in everyday items like fridge magnets, which are popular souvenirs. The word 『磁石』 (jishaku, 'magnet') is also used in science education to teach about magnetic forces.
Forms
Base: 磁石Base noun form. Refers to a physical magnet that attracts iron or steel. Can be used in contexts like 『磁石で遊ぶ』 (jishaku de asobu, 'play with a magnet').