銅
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Noun referring to the metal copper. Used in compounds like 『銅貨』 (douka, 'copper coin') or 『銅線』 (dousen, 'copper wire').
Theme
In a science class, User is talking with their teacher, Mr. Tanaka, about different metals and their uses.
銅
どう
copper
Nature & EnvironmentNatural Phenomena
Memory Hook
Imagine a shiny copper coin with a 'do' (どう) sound when you drop it. 'Do' → 銅 (dou, 'copper').
Cultural Note
In Japan, copper has historical significance, used in traditional crafts like 『銅像』 (douzou, 'bronze statue') and architecture, such as the famous 『銅閣寺』 (Doukakuji, 'Copper Pavilion Temple').
Forms
Base: 銅Noun referring to the metal copper. Used in compounds like 『銅貨』 (douka, 'copper coin') or 『銅線』 (dousen, 'copper wire').