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Base noun form. Refers to acidic substances in chemistry or sour tastes in food. Can be used alone or in compounds like 『酸性』 (sansei, 'acidity').
Theme

In a high school chemistry lab, User and their lab partner Ken are conducting an experiment involving acids and bases.

さん

acid

Nature & EnvironmentNatural Phenomena

Memory Hook

Think of 'sour' (sounds like さん san) lemon juice — it's acidic! 'Sour acid' → さん (san, 'acid').

Cultural Note

In Japan, 『酸』 (san) is commonly used in scientific contexts, such as chemistry, and in everyday terms like 『酸っぱい』 (suppai, 'sour') to describe acidic tastes in food.

Forms

Base: 酸Base noun form. Refers to acidic substances in chemistry or sour tastes in food. Can be used alone or in compounds like 『酸性』 (sansei, 'acidity').