金属
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Base noun form. Refers to metallic substances or materials. Used in scientific, industrial, or everyday contexts, e.g., 『金属のスプーン』 (kinzoku no supūn, 'metal spoon').
Theme
At a DIY workshop, User and their friend Ken discuss materials for a small project they're building together.
金属
きんぞく
metal
Nature & EnvironmentNatural Phenomena
Memory Hook
Think of a shiny 'metal' key — 'kin' (金) means gold or metal, and 'zoku' (属) sounds like 'zoo' for a group of animals, but here it's a group of elements. 『金属』 (kinzoku, 'metal') is the group of metallic elements.
Cultural Note
Japan is known for its advanced technology and manufacturing, often using 『金属』 (kinzoku, 'metal') in products like cars and electronics. Traditional crafts like『刀』 (katana, 'Japanese sword') also rely on high-quality metalworking techniques.
Forms
Base: 金属Base noun form. Refers to metallic substances or materials. Used in scientific, industrial, or everyday contexts, e.g., 『金属のスプーン』 (kinzoku no supūn, 'metal spoon').