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compound in Japanese

compound in Japanese is 化合物 — compound means a fenced or walled area containing a group of buildings, often used for security or living quarters.

compound in Japanese

化合物
noun
Pronounced: kagōbutsu
(chemistry) A substance formed by chemical bonding of two or more elements in definite proportions by weight.

What does "compound" mean?

  1. noun A fenced or walled area containing a group of buildings, often used for security or living quarters.
    "The embassy compound was heavily guarded."
  2. adjective Made up of two or more parts or elements combined.
    ""Toothbrush" is a compound word."
  3. verb To combine different elements or ingredients into one substance.
    "The pharmacist compounded the medication to the doctor's specifications."
  4. verb To make a problem worse by adding to it.
    "Missing the deadline only compounded her stress."

compound in a sentence

  • The embassy compound was heavily guarded.
  • "Toothbrush" is a compound word.
  • The pharmacist compounded the medication to the doctor's specifications.
  • Missing the deadline only compounded her stress.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "compound" in Japanese?

"compound" in Japanese is 化合物. compound means: A fenced or walled area containing a group of buildings, often used for security or living quarters.

How do you pronounce 化合物?

"compound" in Japanese is 化合物, pronounced "kagōbutsu".

How do you use "compound" in a sentence?

Example: "The embassy compound was heavily guarded." In Japanese, "compound" is 化合物.

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