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quantum in Japanese

quantum in Japanese is 量子, 量 — quantum means the smallest discrete amount of something, especially a fixed unit of energy in physics.

quantum in Japanese

量子
adj
Pronounced: ryōshi
量子
noun
Pronounced: ryōshi
(physics) The smallest possible, and therefore indivisible, unit of a given quantity or quantifiable phenomenon. [from 20th c.]
noun
Pronounced: ryō
(physics) The smallest possible, and therefore indivisible, unit of a given quantity or quantifiable phenomenon. [from 20th c.]

What does "quantum" mean?

  1. noun The smallest discrete amount of something, especially a fixed unit of energy in physics.
    "A photon is a quantum of light."
  2. adj Involving quantum mechanics — the physics of matter and energy at the atomic and subatomic scale.
    "Quantum computers use particles that can exist in more than one state at once."
  3. adj Sudden and dramatic rather than gradual — used loosely for a major leap forward.
    "The new engine was a quantum leap in efficiency."

quantum in a sentence

  • A photon is a quantum of light.
  • Energy at this scale moves in quanta, not smooth increments.
  • Quantum computers use particles that can exist in more than one state at once.
  • The professor's research focuses on quantum theory.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "quantum" in Japanese?

"quantum" in Japanese is 量子, 量. quantum means: The smallest discrete amount of something, especially a fixed unit of energy in physics.

How do you pronounce 量子?

"quantum" in Japanese is 量子, pronounced "ryōshi".

How do you use "quantum" in a sentence?

Example: "A photon is a quantum of light." In Japanese, "quantum" is 量子, 量.

Are there other ways to say "quantum" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "quantum": 量子, 量.

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