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単位 — meaning in English

tan'i

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English meaning

  • atom noun The smallest unit of a chemical element that retains its properties, made up of a nucleus and surrounding electrons.
  • credit noun Recognition or praise given for something a person has done.
  • unit noun A single, whole thing, especially one regarded as a standard measure or a self-contained part of something larger.

Senses

単位 is used for these senses in English:

  • atom (now generally regarded, _, figuratively) The smallest, indivisible constituent part or unit of something. [from 17th c.]
  • credit A nominal unit of value assigned outside of a currency system.
  • unit (sciences) A standard measure of a quantity or magnitude.
  • unit An organized group comprising people and/or equipment.

atom — full definition

  1. noun The smallest unit of a chemical element that retains its properties, made up of a nucleus and surrounding electrons.
  2. noun A tiny or minimal amount of something.

credit — full definition

  1. noun Recognition or praise given for something a person has done.
  2. noun An arrangement allowing a buyer to pay for goods or services later, or a bank to lend money.
  3. verb To add money to an account.
  4. verb To believe something, or to attribute an achievement to someone.

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