鉛
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Noun for the chemical element lead (Pb). Used in contexts like materials, science, or industrial applications. Example: 『鉛の重さ』 (namari no omosa, 'weight of lead').
Theme
At a science museum, User and their classmate Taro are looking at an exhibit about heavy metals and their uses.
鉛
なまり
lead (the metal)
Nature & EnvironmentNatural Phenomena
Memory Hook
Think of 'lead' as a heavy metal used in pencils (though pencils use graphite). '鉛' (namari, 'lead') sounds like 'nama' (raw) + 'ri' (heavy) → raw heavy metal!
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『鉛』 (namari, 'lead') is historically used in weights, batteries, and traditional crafts. It's also a common element in chemistry and industrial contexts, but less so in everyday items due to health concerns.
Forms
Base: 鉛Noun for the chemical element lead (Pb). Used in contexts like materials, science, or industrial applications. Example: 『鉛の重さ』 (namari no omosa, 'weight of lead').