nucleus in Japanese
nucleus in Japanese is 核, 核心, 原子核 — nucleus means the central, positively charged part of an atom, made of protons and neutrons.
nucleus in Japanese
核
Pronounced: kaku
The core, central part of something, around which other elements are assembled.
核心
Pronounced: kakushin
The core, central part of something, around which other elements are assembled.
原子核
Pronounced: genshikaku
(chemistry, physics) The massive, positively charged central part of an atom, made up of protons and neutrons.
細胞核
Pronounced: saibōkaku
(cytology) A large membrane-enclosed organelle found in eukaryotic cells which contains genetic material.
What does "nucleus" mean?
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noun The central, positively charged part of an atom, made of protons and neutrons.
"Electrons orbit the nucleus of an atom."
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noun The core part of something around which everything else is built.
"These five players formed the nucleus of the championship team."
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noun The membrane-bound structure in a cell that holds its genetic material.
"Under the microscope, the cell's nucleus stained dark blue."
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nucleus in a sentence
- Electrons orbit the nucleus of an atom.
- A single proton can form the nucleus of a hydrogen atom.
- These five players formed the nucleus of the championship team.
- A few close friends formed the nucleus of the new book club.
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What is "nucleus" in Japanese?
"nucleus" in Japanese is 核, 核心, 原子核. nucleus means: The central, positively charged part of an atom, made of protons and neutrons.
How do you pronounce 核?
"nucleus" in Japanese is 核, pronounced "kaku".
How do you use "nucleus" in a sentence?
Example: "Electrons orbit the nucleus of an atom." In Japanese, "nucleus" is 核, 核心, 原子核.
Are there other ways to say "nucleus" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "nucleus": 核, 核心, 原子核, 細胞核.
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