酸
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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.
酸
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').