silicon in Japanese
silicon in Japanese is ケイ素, 珪素, シリコン — silicon means a hard, non-metallic chemical element (symbol Si) that is the basis of computer chips and most rock and sand on Earth.
silicon in Japanese
ケイ素
Pronounced: keiso
(chemistry, uncountable) A nonmetallic element (symbol Si) with an atomic number of 14 and atomic weight of 28.0855.
珪素
Pronounced: keiso
(chemistry, uncountable) A nonmetallic element (symbol Si) with an atomic number of 14 and atomic weight of 28.0855.
シリコン
Pronounced: shirikon
(chemistry, uncountable) A nonmetallic element (symbol Si) with an atomic number of 14 and atomic weight of 28.0855.
What does "silicon" mean?
-
noun A hard, non-metallic chemical element (symbol Si) that is the basis of computer chips and most rock and sand on Earth.
"Silicon chips power almost every modern computer."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Japanese.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Japanese meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Japanese
silicon in a sentence
- Silicon chips power almost every modern computer.
- Silicon is the second most abundant element in the Earth's crust after oxygen.
Similar words in Japanese
Common Japanese translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "silicon" in Japanese?
"silicon" in Japanese is ケイ素, 珪素, シリコン. silicon means: A hard, non-metallic chemical element (symbol Si) that is the basis of computer chips and most rock and sand on Earth.
How do you pronounce ケイ素?
"silicon" in Japanese is ケイ素, pronounced "keiso".
How do you use "silicon" in a sentence?
Example: "Silicon chips power almost every modern computer." In Japanese, "silicon" is ケイ素, 珪素, シリコン.
Are there other ways to say "silicon" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "silicon": ケイ素, 珪素, シリコン.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.